How’s this for unsettling… Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that causes the brain cells to deteriorate. As a result, mood, behavior and memory decline. More than five million Americans are living with this form of dementia. A cause for real concern though is that some of them have been misdiagnosed. Statistics show that every 67 ...click here to read more
Health regulators are bringing the dangers surrounding testosterone drugs to the forefront. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), men who take prescription testosterone drugs are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke, heart attack and even death. Heads-up! A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more
Itchy eyes and runny nose got you down? For some, the arrival of spring (belated, though it’s been this year) is met with dread because all those blooming buds and leaves means one thing: Allergy season is here. The trick is not to let stress get the better of you and your nasal passages. A ...click here to read more
Dr.Victor Marchione shares his views on “vaping” As a doctor who specializes in smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine, whenever I hear of a patient trying to quit smoking using a method that is dangerous or ineffective, I’m going to speak up. People need the right information, tools and all the help they can get to ...click here to read more
What do you usually put on your sandwich at the fast-food counter? Maybe some cold cuts, veggies, mayo or hot sauce. Delicious, in moderation. But did you ever think there was a hidden ingredient that you did not order? An ingredient that can also be found in yoga mats? (That’s right, yoga mats.) RELATED READING: ...click here to read more
If you smoke, or used to smoke, you may not be enjoying that morning coffee as much as you could be. Wait! Many of us depend on that first cup of joe to get us up and about… Smoking does a number on your taste buds, particularly when it comes to bitter flavors. So your ...click here to read more
The air you breathe is something that you take for granted, right? It’s there, sometimes a little less than fresh if you’re walking past an idling car, but so it goes… Here’s the rough news: One in eight deaths around the world has been linked to exposure to air pollution. According to a World Health ...click here to read more
Did you know that if everyone over the age of 50 followed their grandmother’s advice, thousands of lives would be saved every year? According to the University of Oxford’s Comparative Proverb Assessment Modelling Study – published in the British Medical Journal – an apple per day could keep the doctor away after all. In fact, it could ...click here to read more
Are you concerned about the spread of germs? Well, you should be, flu season or not. Proper hand washing is one of the top preventative strategies to not get sick. But wait: You’re likely thinking you’re killing those germs and protecting yourself and others by doing so, but the odds are you’re not washing your ...click here to read more
Stop right there with that razor and cream. Whether you’re discussing a matter of personal preference with your partner, or trying to decide if you should change up your look, take note: Beards are sexy. And science has confirmed it. Facial hair for men is a trend that has come and gone through the years, ...click here to read more
Tired, so tired, of waking up and moving to the couch to get a decent night’s rest? Your partner’s snoring may not just be disturbing your sleep – it may be a sign of an underlying sleep condition known as sleep apnea. People who suffer from the disorder may be at an increased risk of developing ...click here to read more
We all love a good cup of coffee. We love it in the morning to jump-start our day. We love how it soothes us on a lazy Sunday with the paper. Some of us can’t even skip a single day without the stuff, thanks to the addictive caffeine. Recent studies have found that drinking coffee ...click here to read more
Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on controversial new food theory Here you are, trying to get in your five to 10 fruits and vegetables a day, drink more water and cut down on those Peak Freans cookies with vanilla yogurt cream filling. Tasty! A balanced diet with proper nutrition – and less bad fats ...click here to read more
Rejoice chocolate lovers! How about getting your chocolate fix without taking in all the fat and sugar? No more chocolate guilt and stealing secret bites. Too good to be true? Researchers are working on a chocolate pill to prevent heart attacks and stroke, thanks to chocolate’s health-promoting properties. Now that’s a pill-full of medicine we ...click here to read more
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