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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Absentmindedness may be an early sign of a silent stroke. It refers to losing a train of thought or becoming sidetracked. Researchers now suggest that these traits may be an early symptom of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a ‘silent stroke.” Researchers found that individuals with damage to white matter in the brain ...click here to read more
Jaw exercises and warm compresses are beneficial for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Common treatments for TMJ involve oral splints and braces, but many patients find more significant relief from jaw exercises and warm compresses along with these treatments being less painful and awkward. The recent study looked at self-care treatments for TMJ and facial pain. ...click here to read more
Exercise-induced muscle changes may reduce depression in the elderly. The latest research findings uncovered that exercise released specific proteins which help to regulate gene expression and the processing of tryptophan. Tryptophan is a mood-enhancing hormone that is closely related to serotonin. It is commonly found in depressed individuals who have low levels of serotonin. Tryptophan ...click here to read more
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Mindfulness meditation may help reduce chronic pain, according to research findings. A recent study found that mindfulness meditation may help lessen the severity and impact that chronic pain has on everyday life, along with improving the distress that chronic pain brings. The researchers suggest that the use of mindfulness meditation is a good alternative for ...click here to read more
Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of stroke death, according to research findings. The latest research findings suggest that Americans living in areas with dirtier air have a shorter life expectancy and a higher risk of death by stroke. The researchers analyzed health and air pollution gathered from nearly 1,600 countries across the ...click here to read more
Flu-like illnesses are associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to two studies presented in Honolulu at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2019. The first study found that having flu-like illnesses increased the risk of stroke by nearly 40 percent over the course of 15 days. This risk was still observed for ...click here to read more
Muscle loss is associated with disability after a stroke, according to research findings. The study looked at body weight and composition during the follow-up year after ischemic stroke and their association with disability. The researchers found that 21 percent of patients developed cachexia – weakness or wasting of the body – one year later, which ...click here to read more
Kidney disease risk increases when drinking sugary drinks while exercising in hot weather. Researchers from the University of Buffalo studied healthy adults in a laboratory environment, which mimicked working on an agricultural site in 95-degree (35C) weather. The participants completed an hour-long workout, which included 30 minutes on a treadmill followed by lifting, dexterity, and ...click here to read more
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