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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Myasthenic crisis is a complication of a condition known as myasthenia gravis, which is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntarily controlled muscles. It’s considered a neuromuscular autoimmune disease that can affect the muscles of the eyes, face, and eventually other parts of the body. Suffering from a myasthenia gravis crisis can be an ...click here to read more
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is on the rise, as obesity continues to be a problem worldwide. But not only overweight and obese individuals develop liver disease – even if you’re lean, you could still be at risk. Even if you hit the gym regularly and are pretty fit, you can still be harming your ...click here to read more
AFib with RVR is a medical term associated with arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. While some people with arrhythmias don’t experience symptoms, others who suffer from atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR) do have symptoms. RVR occurs when the ventricles, which are the lower chambers of the heart, beat too fast. Atrial fibrillation or AFib ...click here to read more
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As we age, it becomes more common for us to experience disturbances in our sleep. These can take the form of insomnia, sleep inadequacy, poor sleep quality, change in sleep quantity or quality, and daytime sleepiness. While recent studies have focused on changes to sleep quality after the onset of dementia, there is little research ...click here to read more
Erosive osteoarthritis is an inflammatory disease that impacts the joints in the fingers that allow the hand to flex towards the palm of the hand. These joints are known as interphalangeal joints. Since erosive osteoarthritis is a progressive condition that can limit movement in the hands, the sooner it’s diagnosed and the sooner it’s treated, ...click here to read more
It’s no surprise that cholesterol levels are heavily linked with what you eat. Eating a diet high in trans fats, saturated fat, and sugar will contribute to higher levels of LDL cholesterol – the bad kind. On the other hand, eating high fiber foods can help remove cholesterol from the body. Fiber can be found ...click here to read more
Going to see an ophthalmologist is an important part of maintaining your overall health. Many different areas of your health can be revealed through an eye exam. Sure, the main goal is to detect changes in vision, but your eye doctor is also able to uncover other possible health problems. Here are three other reasons ...click here to read more
Research suggests that sleep disorders are an early sign of an impending neurological condition. It is recommended that neurologists evaluate patients sleep to obtain greater insight into any possible neurological condition. Dr. Konstanze Philipp explained at the 4th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Lisbon, “Two-thirds of the population suffering from REM sleep disorders ...click here to read more
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