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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Ischemic colitis is when blood flow to the colon becomes reduced; therefore, atherosclerosis contribute to ischemic colitis by narrowing the arteries. This lack of blood flow to the colon limits the supply of oxygen for the cells in the digestive system. Ischemic colitis can be misdiagnosed as other digestive issues and can heal on its ...click here to read more
Functional incontinence is a type of incontinence where the person does not recognize or feel the urge to urinate. People who have functional incontinence have a difficult time getting to the toilet. The problem could be that a person can’t get to the washroom quickly due to mobility restrictions or is slow to remove clothing. Some people ...click here to read more
There are many causes for clogged arteries and arterial plaque including an unhealthy diet, high LDL cholesterol, smoking, and elevated blood sugar or diabetes. Clogged arteries are a preventable condition and you should work towards keeping your arteries as plaque-free as possible, or else it could land you in the hospital with a heart attack ...click here to read more
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Menopause headaches are hormonally induced headaches experienced by women entering menopause—the phase of life where middle-aged women start to lose their fertility. It is more common among women who experienced headaches near their menstrual period. These headaches are associated with the increase and decrease in hormone levels. While some women may experience relief during menopause, ...click here to read more
Heart disease can be induced by frequent exposure to high-decibel sounds such as traffic noise, according to a new study. These noises are the type that you hear every day and range from the honking of horns and planes taking off to loud conversations and music. A study published in The American College of Cardiology ...click here to read more
Heart function is adversely affected for some time when people with cardiac problems follow crash diets, according to a new study presented at Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) 2018. Although this deterioration is transitory, patients with heart disease should consult a doctor before taking on a low calorie regimen like a crash diet. What is a ...click here to read more
Gluten is a type of protein that is found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Some people have gluten sensitivity and have allergic reactions to it. In addition, those with celiac disease can have a bad bodily reaction to this protein if consumed. Those with celiac have a restricted diet and can only ...click here to read more
The latest research on epilepsy, a neurological disorder, has led to the discovery of a link between epilepsy with reduced brain volume and depression. A research-based article recently published in Brain explains how epilepsy affects the thickness of grey matter in the brain, leading to its progressive decline. In another study published in Epilepsia, scientists ...click here to read more
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