Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

There are many common age-related vision problems that develop over time: presbyopia (farsightedness), cataracts and macular degeneration are just some examples. Although we may accept these vision changes, steps can be taken to prevent them and maintain healthy vision throughout the years. Our eyes are the windows to our soul. They allow us to see ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is like an old Western film – you have the good, you have the bad, and then there’s the ugly. And you really don’t want it to get ugly. Our bodies naturally produce cholesterol and we also consume it through the food we eat. If all is well, we will have greater HDL levels ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever experienced heartburn, it probably came after a spicy or fried meal. That feeling of burning in your chest, which seems to get worse when you lie down, can be quite uncomfortable. To relieve the burning sensation you probably drink some milk or reach for an antacid, promising yourself you’ll stay away from ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 610,000 Americans die of heart disease each year – that’s one in every four deaths. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in both men and women, but you don’t have to succumb to it as long as you follow these six proven steps. ...click here to read more

Inflammation playing a role in type-2 diabetes is nothing new, but the reduced blood flow that results has also been linked to memory loss and dementia in the elderly. Over the last decade more research has looked at diabetes and the brain. Just this summer, a study published in the journal Neurology outlined that reduced ...click here to read more

“Sorry, can you repeat that?” “Would you mind speaking a little louder?” If you find yourself repeating those phrases to friends and family, you’re probably starting to experience hearing loss. Hearing loss can be a natural part of the aging process, but it doesn’t mean you have to sit back and let it happen. In ...click here to read more

You may be wondering, What is pseudogout? Well, you probably have heard of gout, the painful condition that commonly affects the large toe. But pseudogout? While it does sound similar, there are some notable differences. Before we outline the differences between gout and pseudogout, let’s further explain pseudogout, to give you a better understanding. Pseudogout, ...click here to read more

Vasovagal syncope is a common cause of fainting, yet until now few prevention tools have been suggested for those who experience it. Now there is evidence that suggests simply sniffing and gasping can help people avoid the problem. Dr. Marta Barolarova, a cardiologist from Louis Pasteur University Hospital in Slovak Republic recently presented a study ...click here to read more