Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

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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How Aging Is Affecting Your Medications

Medications are taken as a means to treat ailments, but as we age, it can become increasingly difficult for medications to work as intended. Medication is absorbed into the body and distributed, metabolized, then removed from the body through urine. Aging can affect how medications are absorbed, metabolized, and released. Here are some common factors ...click here to read more

This Test Helps Assess Your Heart Disease Risk

If you’ve ever wanted insight into your heart disease risk, you can now figure it out using a simple online test developed by scientists. The calculator assesses for socio-demographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging, education, health status, and lifestyle behaviors. This is what makes this calculator far more effective at assessing heart disease ...click here to read more

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk May Be Increased with Use of Anticholinergic Drug

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition where the light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye begin to deteriorate over time. The condition is also characterized by the build-up of fatty deposits and abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, which can eventually lead to the loss of vision or blindness. AMD has previously ...click here to read more

If You’re Planning a Trip, Read This First

Taking a vacation is always a great, as you can discover a new part of the world, relax, and get away from your daily routine. But if you have varicose veins, there are special considerations to keep in mind to avoid complications. Varicose veins are the bulging veins you can see. For some people, they ...click here to read more

Microscopic Colitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Diet

Microscopic colitis is an inflammatory condition in the large intestine that can be painful and frustrating to live with. While there are different types, in most situations, microscopic colitis is not nearly as serious as other forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Many people have heard of ulcerative colitis, but microscopic colitis is not related to ...click here to read more

Possible New Dementia Treatment in the Works

Dementia is on the rise worldwide, yet there aren’t many treatments available. This may soon change, as there’s a new treatment in the works that has shown promise in mice models as a possible dementia treatment. It involves ultrasound waves, which when applied to the whole brain of mice, improved cognitive function. The study was ...click here to read more

The One Exercise You Need to Be Doing

If you’re looking to boost your bedroom performance, then you have to hit the gym first. Exercise is known to help boost libido, as it supports a healthy heart and circulatory system, which is vital for healthy bedroom performance. Without proper blood circulation, it can be difficult to obtain and hold an erection, maintain arousal, ...click here to read more

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