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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Mushrooms May Reduce Risk of Developing Mild Cognitive Impairment by 50 Percent

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by 50 percent. The researchers at the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore uncovered that seniors who consumed two standard portions of mushrooms weekly had a lower risk of ...click here to read more

Eating Energy-Rich Breakfast and Spending Less Time on Watching TV Lowers Heart Disease Risk

Eating an energy-rich breakfast and spending less time watching TV can lower your heart disease risk. The findings come from a two-pronged study and found that these simple lifestyle changes are enough to reduce artery stiffness, which is a contributing factor to heart disease. Study lead author Dr. Sotirios Tsalamandris explained, “Environmental and lifestyle factors ...click here to read more

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Moderate Alcohol Consumption Increases the Risk of High Blood Pressure

Moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of high blood pressure. The study involved over 17,000 Americans, which revealed seven to 13 drinks a week substantially increased blood pressure. Previous research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may protect a person from heart disease, but the latest findings refute this notion. Past research has not looked ...click here to read more

Common Acid Reflux Drug Increases Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

A common acid reflux drug increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are commonly prescribed medications, with 10 percent of patients on PPIs using them to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux. Their usage in the US prompted researchers to investigate possible complications that could arise from PPI use. ...click here to read more

Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

The latest research findings suggest that exercise can help improve motor and non-motor skills in Parkinson’s patients. Parkinson’s disease is a slowly progressing disorder which affects movement, muscle control, and balance. It has long been known that exercise can help improve motor symptoms in patients including tremors, disturbances, and postural instability. What has not been ...click here to read more

Resistance Training Improves Muscle Strength, Mental Well-Being in Older Adults

Resistance training improves muscle strength and well-being in older adults. The latest research findings uncovered that resistance training led to health improvements in adults over the age of 65, and benefits occurred even when training just once a week. Benefits include improved blood values, muscle strength, and mental awareness. Researcher Dr. Simon Walker explained, “We ...click here to read more

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