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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Weak muscles can occur over the years for many reasons such as nutritional deficiencies, lack of exercise, or a medical condition. A new study suggests that experiencing severe muscle weakness in all four limbs could be a warning sign of Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune condition that causes a patient to experience dry ...click here to read more
When you think of foods to eat for healthy vision, carrots are usually the first to come to mind. But new research findings have uncovered that you may want to eat more oranges if you want healthy vision. The research findings from Westmead Institute for Medical Research uncovered that a serving of oranges a day ...click here to read more
It has long been believed that men who cycle were at a higher risk of urinary problems and sexual dysfunction. The good news is that the latest reports suggest this is nearly a myth and men no longer need to worry that cycling will take a negative effect on their health. The recent study looked ...click here to read more
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You likely have heard the term arrhythmia, but what many people don’t realize is that there are many different types of arrhythmias. They are classified according to where they happen in the heart and by what they do to the heart’s rhythm. Essentially, the arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your ...click here to read more
An increasing number of people suffer from stiff joints, which means that they have difficulty moving the joints. There are a number of reasons for joint stiffness but knowing the cause and how to properly address it can help keep you mobile. With age, stiff joints are expected. After years of use, the joints, muscles, ...click here to read more
If you’re suffering from achy joints, you’ll want to take a close look at your diet. Some foods can trigger inflammation, which results in joint pain. Here are the five most common foods that can worsen your joint pain. 5 Common Foods That Worsen Joint Pain Tomatoes: Although a healthy food, a recent study explored ...click here to read more
A new study from the University of Warwick has found that small doses of sugar improves memory in adults over 60 and motivates them to work harder at difficult tasks. They also found that the older participants were happier while completing the task after having consumed glucose. The experiment was performed on both younger adults ...click here to read more
Mangoes are a delicious fruit, which can be eaten on their own, added to smoothies, or frozen and be served as a delightful summertime treat. But aside from them being delicious, mangoes are also really good for your heart. The latest research findings suggest that consuming mangoes can help relax blood vessels within two hours’ ...click here to read more
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