Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

If you’re like me, you’ve found yourself in the midst of a heated debate. If you’re married, you can relate, I’m sure. Fights with our spouses, relatives, friends or neighbors are almost inevitable. These angry moments are stressful at the time, but have you ever stopped to consider the long-term outcome associated with arguing? A ...click here to read more

It sounds too good to be true. But science has done a favor for those who enjoy the occasional alcoholic drink. (I’ll raise a glass to that myself!) A few alcoholic beverages every week can reduce the chances of getting painful rheumatoid arthritis. In fact, having two to four beers each week may decrease the ...click here to read more

Have you completed your recommended 30 minutes of brisk walking today? Regular exercise is a common theme when it comes to protecting your health as you age. It is beneficial in many ways and supports day-to-day brain function. It turns out, getting that heart rate going boosts your brainpower, improving your overall memory and ability ...click here to read more

Whether they are smokers, drinkers or over-eaters, millions of lives could be saved with a few simple lifestyle changes. In fact, at least 37 million deaths could be prevented by 2025 by the reduction of six common risk factors, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO sets targets each year to reduce premature deaths ...click here to read more

Forget what you thought you knew about cleaning your ears! Research has refuted the common belief that you should poke and dig out the wax and debris. Cottons swabs – or pens, pencils, paper clips, bobby pins, etc. – should not be used to clean your ears. Yes, you’ve read that correctly, these devices can ...click here to read more

Warning: You might replace your toothbrush after reading this. Smart move! You use your toothbrush to clean your teeth, but have you ever considered it might not be so pristine? As it turns out, that toothbrush can have some really nasty things hiding in the bristles (that you take for granted as healthy tools of ...click here to read more

How much sugar or sweetener did you add to your tea or coffee this morning? No matter what your preferred style of sweetening up your morning beverage, a newcomer to the market could eliminate the need for either. A new “sweetness enhancer” has been produced by San Diego-based Senomyx and exclusively licensed by PepsiCo Inc. ...click here to read more

With new strains of viruses popping up every day, the first go-to fast and easy solution has tended to be antibiotics. However, with overuse, resistance to these drugs has become a real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned in its April report that common infections may soon become killers unless we take ...click here to read more