Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

It’s truly alarming how so many people with diabetes – or at risk for diabetes – are unaware of the damage the condition can do to their eyes. It’s serious. In fact, if you don’t get your eyes examined regularly, it can lead to complete blindness… Diabetes and blindness: Making the connection An estimated 25.8 million ...click here to read more

Pears are often overlooked in the produce aisle, but this unassuming fruit should be a part of your healthy eating plan. You might not realize just how nutritious it is – it’s chock full of fiber and nutrients, and research shows that eating pears could have a role in preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, among ...click here to read more

Sure, washing our hands or hair may not top the lengthy list of things that may be detrimental to our health. But it should! A new study reveals that long-term exposure to triclosan, an antimicrobial agent mostly found in personal hygiene products, can lead to the development of cancer and liver fibrosis. The study, led ...click here to read more

It is often said that our eyes are the gateway to our soul. Although this may be true, your eyes can reveal much more than that. Eyes not only provide us with the ability to see, but they can also tell us what’s going on inside our bodies. Whether it is matters of the heart, ...click here to read more

The holiday season can be a joyous time of year gathering with friends and family, exchanging gifts and enjoying meals together. There’s something to be said for celebrating the people closest to you! But the holidays can also stir up many other feelings as well that aren’t so joyous. Stress, anxiety, loneliness and fatigue can ...click here to read more

Sometimes it seems as though antibiotics are prescribed for everything. If you are feeling under the weather, the idea of a quick fix might be attractive. Pop a couple pills for a few days and get back to the land of the living, right? Not exactly. In fact, taking these pills is a waste if ...click here to read more

You may have noticed that men are looking so clean-shaven these days! While some men like to let their facial hair fill in for extra warmth during the colder season, others have just shaven off their “Movember” moustaches. If you aren’t familiar with the term Movember, let me explain: The month of November is dedicated ...click here to read more

My best advice to my patients always begins with this: The path to a long life starts with a healthy diet. Fruits and veggies are important, but there are other staples of healthy eating like good fats and fiber-rich grains and seeds. But there are certain foods we should be avoiding. In fact, I think ...click here to read more