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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Gout in the ankle or ankle gout is an inflammatory condition of the joint leading to swelling, pain, and redness of the ankle. Gout is a complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone, with over eight million Americans suffering from the condition today. Men are typically affected more, but postmenopausal women become increasingly susceptible ...click here to read more
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease affecting over 1.3 million Americans. The cause of this disease is not known and sadly there is no cure. Therapy often revolves around symptom management, which may utilize an array of pain reducers and biological agents. Researchers from the School of Biotechnology at KIIT University, India, have just completed ...click here to read more
Myofibrillar myopathy is a muscular disease and part of a group of disorders called muscular dystrophies. The condition is characterized by improper functioning of muscle fibers causing weakness of skeletal muscles. This can affect muscles involved in movement and in some cases even the muscles of the heart. This condition is different from other muscular ...click here to read more
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Having a hard time falling asleep, staying asleep, or even waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep again are all characteristics of a common sleep disorder called insomnia. It can sap energy levels, affect your mood, and even have a negative impact on your health. The negative consequences don’t ...click here to read more
Being socially awkward can often be embarrassing, causing you to feel uncomfortable in your own skin. You may have a hard time starting conversations or become completely paralyzed due to a sense of unrelenting anxiety. It was thought that a healthy social life was the only victim of such behavior, but a new study suggests ...click here to read more
Our shift to being a more health-conscious society not only helps us feel healthier, but reduces the number of health-related complications we face. One of the biggest causes of preventable disease is the rising trend of obesity. This is partly due to the increased consumption of food devoid of nutrients, high in fat, and packed ...click here to read more
Pink eye—or conjunctivitis—is an infection of the outer layer of the eye and inflammation of the whites of the eye. This common infection is very contagious and is often seen in children, though anyone can catch it. Depending on its cause, the condition may be left to run its course or be treated with eye ...click here to read more
Our addictions tend to distract us from things we’d rather avoid, whether that be religiously watching our favorite show to get away from the realities of our own life or eating in excess to cope with depression. While these addictions may have a negative stigma to them, one is often overlooked: workaholism. People who choose ...click here to read more
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