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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Enlarged kidneys are relatively uncommon, with only a few select disorders leading to the condition. The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood from harmful metabolites and ensuring proper volume status that affects our blood pressure. Having an enlarged kidney will likely compromise all of its function. What causes an enlarged kidney? Hydronephrosis: This is ...click here to read more
Throughout our lives, we have been told that money does not buy happiness. However, a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Harvard Business school think otherwise. For most of our lives, the accumulation of money is something we are told to strive for, as it is the reason we obtain ...click here to read more
A new study has found that depression can cause structural changes in the brain. Depression and other mental health issues are a growing epidemic. Despite prolific research into mental health issues, there is still much to learn regarding the origins of these illnesses and how they affect people over the long-term. Depression is currently the ...click here to read more
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Depression is not a temporary change in mood—it’s a real medical condition. The condition has many different aspects to its presentation besides simply feeling blue. It has a combination of emotional, physical, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms. What most people don’t realize is that depression can affect people at any age, even the elderly. Depression affects ...click here to read more
In emergency situations, you want responders to be able to act quickly and efficiently, and be highly functional. This includes animals that make up a part of the rescue team. Recently, it has been found that the transportation of search and rescue dogs to rescue sites can cause added stress. After spending millions on developing ...click here to read more
Dear Friends, I don’t know about you, but I look forward to lunch. That mid-day meal is necessary to promote energy and keep you going throughout the day. Unfortunately, if you’re not eating the right foods, lunch can contribute to weight gain, low-energy, and health problems. When you’re choosing what to have for lunch, make ...click here to read more
Getting older is a fact of life. We are not as energetics as we once were, not as strong, and perhaps not as fit. One thing we don’t think will change is how we think, for our minds don’t age… or do they? Unfortunately, our brains are physical organs made up of cells, much like ...click here to read more
A new study shows that online speech therapy renders similar results as therapy given in person. It can often be difficult to access speech therapy services. This is what makes online or telecommunication therapy such a great option for so many people. It allows healthcare practitioners the ability to broaden their range of patients and ...click here to read more
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