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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Liver disease linked to stroke: Study

The liver is just one of many important organs in the human body. It is actually vital for our survival, as we would die if it became compromised in any way. The liver has a wide range of functions, including detoxification of blood to the production of a biochemical needed for digestion. That’s why liver ...click here to read more

New device to detect sleep apnea from home

Falling asleep can be difficult, but count your blessings. There are people affected by a condition that, despite being able to fall asleep, renders them tired and fatigued the next day. This is due to a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea, which affects a considerable number of Americans today. Serious sleep problem Chronic cases ...click here to read more

Chronic pain in elderly linked to dementia

Pain is something we all deal with from time to time. However, there are people out there who have no choice but to live with chronic pain. Living like this can decrease quality of life, and according to new research, it could somehow be related to changes in the brain that contribute to dementia. Dementia ...click here to read more

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