Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

What does your daily routine consist of? If you’re a woman, you may wake up, shower with some scented soap, apply a few layers of makeup and finish off with perfume. As a man, routines may be a bit simpler but still involve deodorant, body wash and other products. Routine is routine, and you probably ...click here to read more

Relationships not only send our emotions in a whirlwind but they can also impact our health. Maybe you and your spouse had an argument and now you’re stressed out about it. Well, if you also have high blood pressure, that stress can take quite a toll. Your physiology is closely linked with your own experiences ...click here to read more

We’re becoming the generation of sitters. We sit at work, we sit at home, we sit in our cars, on benches, chairs, and just about anywhere we sit. But all this sitting is shortening our lives and putting our health at serious risk. Seniors, in particular, are sitting the majority of their days, and the ...click here to read more

With the warmer weather fast approaching, opportunities to travel seem to come up more frequently. Maybe you want to sink your feet in the sand along the Florida Keys or finally stand tall on top of the Empire State building. No matter where you decide to go this summer, tummy troubles can often follow. A ...click here to read more

Acetaminophen is a drug commonly used to treat pain associated with headaches, fever, minor aches and injuries. While it has been available as a pain-reliever for more than 60 years, some scientists are just discovering acetaminophen may also dull our emotions. According to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, acetaminophen can be found in over 600 ...click here to read more

Growing up, our mothers taught us a lot. They were our teachers, our friends and sometimes even our doctors. Mothers always seemed to have the perfect advice and tips when it came to keeping us healthy – although we weren’t always the best listeners! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, let’s pay tribute to ...click here to read more

Who doesn’t love to get away? Taking a break from our busy lives for some fun and relaxation. Unfortunately, though, an overactive bladder (OAB) may stand in the way of you and your vacation hotspot – up until now at least. Group therapy and meeting with others who share similar stories is a proven way ...click here to read more

Did you ever think that you and a bottle of wine may have a lot in common? (And I’m not referring to its full body!) The longer wine sits and ages, the better and more enjoyable it becomes. Well, science now suggests the same holds true for seniors and aging is by no means negative ...click here to read more