Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

When you hear the word depression you probably think of someone who is sad, down, fatigued and detached from the world. Although these hold true, depression can affect more than just someone’s mental well-being. When it comes to depression, there are many different kinds: Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, occurs mainly through the winter months. ...click here to read more

As we age, aches and pain seem to be part of who we are. Joint pain becomes part of our day-to-day life, so we don’t think too much about it. We may attribute joint pain to our active past in our youth or simply the fact that we are getting older. But oftentimes, joint pain ...click here to read more

Every year brings on new health tests – depending on your age, of course. But it seems the older we get, the more medical testing that must be done on an annual basis. From physicals to colonoscopies and bone density tests, you start feeling like you’re simply a test subject. But annual tests, especially when ...click here to read more

A lot of people see their hair as a reflection of their identity so it isn’t surprising that the global hair care products market is worth over $80 billion. What might surprise you is how much your hair can reveal about your health. Medical researchers from around the world have been just as fascinated with ...click here to read more

Stroke can be treated if detection and treatment happen quickly. But would you know if you or a loved one was having one? Research shows that close to 800,000 Americans have a stroke every year. About 140,000 die from them. It’s estimated that one out of every 20 deaths in the United States can be ...click here to read more

There are many ailments that can land you in the hospital – broken bones, a high fever that won’t break or blood in your stool. These are serious problems that can result in much more serious health concerns – no matter your age. But did you ever think not being able to go to the ...click here to read more

To live a long healthy life, food plays a main role. We know that fast-food and too much sugar are bad for us, and lean protein and vegetables are ideal. But there’s one food item that can actually reduce mortality – whole grains. Although bleached and white breads are not good for us, whole grains ...click here to read more

Leafy greens are the mascot for good health. Salads, sautees or smoothies, we should all be eating them in all their varieties to stay healthy. Kale has been getting the most buzz because of its high nutritional content. It’s packed with vitamins such as C, A and B-6, it also contains iron and magnesium. It’s ...click here to read more