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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Quitting smoking may help reduce your risk of rheumatoid arthritis. It has long been known that smoking is a key risk factor not only for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but for other inflammatory diseases as well. Researchers wanted to determine if quitting smoking would help reduce one’s risk of RA. Corresponding author Jeffrey Sparks explained, “Ours ...click here to read more
The number of push-ups a male can perform may predict their heart disease risk, according to the latest research findings. The study included over 1,100 firefighting men who were followed for ten years. The researchers found that the risk of atherosclerosis or other cardiac events was 96 percent lower in men who could perform 40 ...click here to read more
Dietary interventions and regular exercise together improve mood and lower depression, according to research findings. The analysis consisted of nearly 46,000 people and suggests that weight loss, nutrient-boosting, and fat reducing diets can help reduce all types of depression. Lead researcher Dr. Joseph Firth explained, “The overall evidence for the effects of diet on mood ...click here to read more
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Physical therapy reduces opioid use associated with musculoskeletal pain. With the growing opioid crisis, finding alternative treatment methods to reduce the number of patients on opioids can help save lives. There have been many studies as of late that have shown early physiotherapy intervention for lower back pain to be successful in reducing opioid use, ...click here to read more
Drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes may change the gut microbiome. The drug is known as acarbose, and it’s a common treatment for type 2 diabetes. It can change the gut microbiome in a reversible and diet-dependent manner. The study highlights the importance of drugs changing the gut microbiome and points out that there ...click here to read more
Morning exercise with short walking breaks lowers blood pressure in older adults. The latest study revealed that at least 30 minutes of walking in the morning is enough to support healthy blood pressure throughout the day. Furthermore, taking frequent breaks throughout the day can improve blood pressure benefits from morning exercise. The study looked at ...click here to read more
Heart disease risk in diabetics may be reduced by consuming nuts. The latest study uncovered that diabetics who consumed at least five 28-gram servings of nuts a week were 17 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who only had one serving or less of nuts a week. But just one serving ...click here to read more
Morning exercise improves brain blood flow in older adults. The findings come from researchers at the University of Western Australia and The Baker Institute in Melbourne. The researchers found that morning exercise helps reduce the detrimental impact on blood flow patterns caused by prolonged sitting in overweight or obese seniors. It is urged to maintain ...click here to read more
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