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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We have all been in a situation where we feel run down and could use a “pick-me-up.” Oftentimes, that comes in the form of a product that is advertised to give us an energy boost. For a lot of people, energy drinks come to mind when they feel they could use some extra stimulation, but ...click here to read more
Eating healthy is something we all would like to do, but the speed at which we eat may also be important. Scarfing down our food instead of eating it at a slower pace may be increasing your risk of developing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. According to preliminary research data conducted in Japan, ...click here to read more
You may notice that your urine smells like coffee as opposed to its usual smell. While this may not be of concern to most, some may find it peculiar and ask themselves “why does my urine smell like coffee?” What causes urine to smell like coffee? Urine is a liquid by-product that is expelled from ...click here to read more
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Gluten sensitivity or intolerance is more or less the latest dietary trend. Countless “gluten-free” items can be found on store shelves—more than ever in recent memory, which is great for people who have a difficult time digesting the protein. However, according to a new study, gluten may not be the culprit. A protein found in ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, We have officially reached the mid-way point of the 30-day stair challenge and I have definitely seen some great improvements. If you recall, on day one, my co-worker and I did all nine-and-a-half floors in four minutes and 49 seconds. After two weeks we have successfully completed this challenge in two minutes and ...click here to read more
Having type 2 diabetes, also called adult-onset or non-insulin dependent diabetes, has become very common in today’s society. An estimated one in three Americans will develop type 2 diabetes by the year 2050, according to new projections by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This growing trend is in direct correlation with the ...click here to read more
Seeing a person with glassy eyes can be unnerving, as it feels like they are listless or disinterested, perhaps lost in their own minds. The term glassy eyes often refer to a glazed over or shiny appearance of the eyes that makes them appear unfocused. It is a common problem that many people have to ...click here to read more
Many changes occur to our bladder as we age and the most common is overactive bladder (OAB). An overactive bladder can be quite troublesome as it consists of sudden, immediate urges to use the bathroom and even involuntary loss of urine – incontinence. But less commonly discussed is an underactive bladder (UAB), which can pose ...click here to read more
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