Emily Lunardo studied medical sociology at York University with a strong focus on the social determinants of health and mental illness. She is a registered Zumba instructor, as well as a Canfit Pro trainer, who teaches fitness classes on a weekly basis. Emily practices healthy habits in her own life as well as helps others with their own personal health goals. Emily joined Bel Marra Health as a health writer in 2013.
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A new study has found that maintaining the recommended levels of physical activity lowers your risk of developing glaucoma by 40 to 50 percent. Patients with glaucoma have a thinning optic nerve due to abnormal levels of inner-eye pressure. Currently, treatment plans focus on relieving this pressure within the eye to remove the strain on ...click here to read more
Around 15 million Americans are currently taking statins, a common medication prescribed to those with high cholesterol as a means of reducing cholesterol levels along with cardiovascular disease risk. Although statins are intended to benefit health, they do come with their own slew of side effects. The most common reported side effect of statins is ...click here to read more
A Finnish study has uncovered that a common cholesterol medication could provide benefits for men with prostate cancer. The study looked at 158 men who underwent prostate removal surgery. Participants took the cholesterol medication prior to surgery for 27 days on average. Prostate cancer cells were measured by examining the tissue protein of the removed ...click here to read more
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Postprandial hypotension is low blood pressure after a meal. This condition can manifest itself as dizziness or lightheadedness that affects nearly one-third of older men and women. Proper digestion is accomplished when the functioning of the digestive, nervous, and circulatory systems are precisely coordinated. Extra blood is directed to the intestines and stomach. To compensate ...click here to read more
If following along with conversations in noisy areas is becoming difficult and talking with people younger than you is hard, it’s time for a hearing test. Age-related hearing loss is a common occurrence, especially after the age of 50. In fact, around 40 percent of people over the age of 50 suffer from some degree ...click here to read more
It’s still summer, which means it’s quite hot. Many areas are experiencing heat waves that can make doing just about anything very uncomfortable, sleeping included. Even if you have an air conditioner, you still may find that your bedroom is hot and uncomfortable. As a solution, you may have invested in a fan to stay ...click here to read more
Obesity is a serious health condition that can result in any number of diseases and medical issues if left untreated. A recent study has added one more health concern to this list: rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study found that obesity, higher overall body fat, and waist circumference were indicators of an increased risk of rheumatoid ...click here to read more
Living with painful, swollen joints can be debilitating and negatively affect your quality of life. You probably already take over-the-counter or even prescription medications to relieve joint pain, but maybe these aren’t as effective as you hoped they’d be. If you’re looking for greater joint pain relief, then you’ll want to get your hands on ...click here to read more
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