Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to affect 5.5 million Americans today, with numbers expected to increase to 13.8 million by the year 2050. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that destroys a person’s memory and other important memory functions, leading to constant confusion. Alzheimer’s is not a disease of old age, with some people developing the condition ...click here to read more

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder of the nervous system manifesting as a tremor in the hand at first, but then developing into stiffness and slowing of movements. There are several other symptoms of Parkinson’s such as loss of expression of the face, soft or slurred speech, and thinking and behavior problems. While treatment for Parkinson’s ...click here to read more

Drinking water is essential for human life. In fact, the longest we can survive without water is about three days, while the longest we can survive without food is three weeks. For most people, drinking tap water—which has added fluoride—is the only way they stay hydrated, while others choose alternative methods of getting water. Having ...click here to read more

Hydronephrosis (swollen kidney) is a result of urine build-up within one or both kidneys, making them swell and enlarged. Anyone can become affected by hydronephrosis even unborn babies as it can be seen during ultrasounds while the mother is pregnant. Generally, hydronephrosis does not contribute to long-term problems as long as it is treated and ...click here to read more

Coronary artery spasm (Prinzmetal’s angina) is a type of angina that occurs at rest. It’s brought on by a spasm in the coronary artery, causing temporary narrowing of the artery. Although it can be relieved with medications, it is still a very severe condition. On an electrocardiogram, Prinzmetal’s angina—also called variant angina—appears with episodes of ...click here to read more

One of the greatest risk factors for the development of life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and stroke is an increase in blood pressure. Nearly 75 million Americans currently suffer from high blood pressure, and only half have the condition under control. The diagnosis of high blood pressure is typically set at 140/90, but new ...click here to read more

It has been debated whether too much alcohol kills brain cells or not. Some would say that it only leads to inebriation, while others say it causes reversible effects on the brain. However, a new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has recently found that alcohol does kill brain stem cells ...click here to read more

The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones, share a few meals and embrace togetherness. But standing in mall line-ups, spending all day in the kitchen cooking, and trying to ensure you have the most perfect holiday season ever can turn you into a festive ball of stress! In theory, the holidays ...click here to read more