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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Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation in the lungs, typically caused by an infection picked up from breathing in foreign matter – it’s also known as anaerobic pneumonia. One study conducted in Japan looked at risk factors that contribute to the onset of aspiration pneumonia. Even though it’s a leading cause of death among aging populations, there ...click here to read more
More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be healthier than traditional cigarettes, but even e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. Furthermore, e-cigarettes come in a wide variety ...click here to read more
Acromioclavicular joint arthritis or AC joint arthritis can be painful and limit the range of motion in the shoulder. It’s the most common type of arthritis found in the older population. Acromioclavicular joint arthritis is a little hard to pronounce and remember. In fact, it sounds complicated. What is AC joint arthritis? The best way ...click here to read more
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Over the next decade, the population of elderly people in North America is expected to rise exponentially. While many people in this age category maintain healthy lifestyles and overall good health, 20 percent or more will experience disability and fragility due to any number of health conditions. With rates rising as quickly as they’re expected ...click here to read more
The most common treatment for type 2 diabetes is metformin, which is prescribed to regulate insulin levels. But researchers now suggest that metformin may have another use, that being a potential for anti-aging. The researchers found that metformin slows down the “burn rate” of living cells, which in turn increases longevity. Metformin is very cheap ...click here to read more
Many Americans take an aspirin a day as instructed by their doctors to reduce their risk of a cardiac-related event from occurring. These patients often have other risk factors, which increase their risk of a cardiac event, so a daily aspirin has been found to reduce this risk. New research, though, suggests that a baby ...click here to read more
A new study has found that feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when you stand up may mean you are at a higher risk of developing dementia. The cause of the sensation is a condition called orthostatic hypotension, which means a sudden drop in blood pressure. “Orthostatic hypotension has been linked to heart disease, fainting and ...click here to read more
Chronic kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys gradually lose their function. The main role of the kidneys is filtering out waste. When their function is diminished, the waste doesn’t get expelled through urine, so it accumulates in the body, leading to further health complications. The risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) increases with ...click here to read more
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