Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

The general consensus is osteoporosis, the loss of bone tissue over time, happens to women. Their bones weaken with age, increasing the risk of falls and fractures. These injuries can be serious, depending on the fracture or break, because the elderly are much slower to heal and recover. However, new science is showing that osteoporosis ...click here to read more

Bladder problems can be really embarrassing. If you have ever caught yourself leaking a few drops of urine while laughing, sneezing or coughing, you know how bad it can feel. There are many factors that can weaken your pelvic floor muscles and lead to an overactive bladder. One of them is eating acidic fruits, like ...click here to read more

This may be a familiar story: A man in his 70s has taken blood pressure medication since he was 50 because of high blood pressure and the associated risk of heart disease. At 50, the man was also told to change his diet, cut down on the salt and saturated fat, and make sure to ...click here to read more

Do you shy away from pill-form medications and supplements? Do you find it difficult to swallow capsules no matter their size? It’s a common concern that I hear from my patients. Sure, it would be great if all medications and supplements simply came in liquid form, but capsules and pills are convenient, portable, and ready ...click here to read more

Pain can ruin your days and make the nights long and unbearable. It’s said persistent pain is a “silent epidemic.” Some even call it an “invisible disability.” It can affect every aspect of your life, from time with your family, your hobbies and social life, day in and day out. Suffering in silence? You aren’t ...click here to read more

All of us have been there… sitting at the table after a big holiday meal, feeling heavy and in need of a serious nap. In the name of good family and friends, many of us willingly fall off the health wagon, giving in to the snacks, breads, sweets and larger-than-life portion sizes. There is good ...click here to read more

It’s time we all enjoyed a stick of gum to calm down and protect our hearts! That goes for both men and women, whose behaviors (and underlying hormones) can affect their health in different ways. A recent study caught my attention because it looked at stress and how the sexes differ in how they handle ...click here to read more

Have you ever been to a party and noticed you have to lean in a little closer to a person to be able to hear them tell a story? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s happening more and more as you get older, sometimes even in quiet rooms? Hearing troubles interfere with our daily lives, taking away ...click here to read more