Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Undeniably, sugar is everywhere. It seems impossible not to consume sugar at any given moment. From naturally occurring sugar found in fruits to artificial sugars that can be found in junk food and soft drinks, we are living in a sugar-induced society. Reducing sugar intake to stay healthy But all this sugar can be problematic. ...click here to read more

“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it many times.” – Mark Twain With all due respect to Mr. Twain, he didn’t quit hard enough. The successful mantra to kick the habit is, “If at first you don’t succeed, quit, quit again.” Yes, even if you have done it ...click here to read more

Running to the bathroom more frequently to empty your bladder? Having sudden accidents because you couldn’t make it in time? Your bladder issues are not a sign of aging, but could be something serious. It’s more than just annoying to always have to use a bathroom, and it can dictate the types of things you ...click here to read more

Remember the intimacy you once had with your loved one? And remember how you felt during that time? Stress-free, relaxed, almost euphoric. Maybe now that you’re older, you and your partner don’t connect as often, but sex can offer many benefits to your health, no matter your age. We can watch what we eat, drink ...click here to read more

To give you an idea of the stressful world we live in, here’s my adaptation of a popular nursery rhyme: “Old Mc Donald had a farm e-i-e-i-o. And on that farm he had some stress e-i-e-i-o With a lil’ stress here And a lil’ stress there Here some stress, there some stress, everywhere some stress ...click here to read more

It seems like there’s not enough time in a day to get everything we need to do done. So instead of putting tasks off until tomorrow, we stay up later, encroaching on our sleep time. It may not seem like a big deal now to skimp on some shuteye, but over time, this has a ...click here to read more

By now you may have noticed you simply don’t have the same get-up-and-go like you once had in your youth. In fact, you’re probably yawning just reading this (it’s OK, I won’t take offense!)… Lack of energy is something that seems to plague us all as we become busier with our lives. But there is ...click here to read more

There are many superfoods you can enjoy if you want to protect your heart. From salmon, to blueberries, to even a glass of wine, these foods all contain the nutrients your heart needs to keep beating strong. There’s now a new food on the radar for healthy eating that’s great for your heart. You may ...click here to read more