Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Chief Scientific Advisor Dr. Victor Marchione Shares His Views on Diet Soda Every time I see a friend or a loved one crack open a can of diet soda, and especially if I hear of one of my patients drinking them, I can’t help but shudder. Unfortunately, the majority of the population has been brainwashed ...click here to read more

Most of us go on this endless search for ways to look younger, be it a secret cosmetic product or a style of dressing that would enhance our image.  Body shape is considered as a major factor that influences our self-esteem— it apparently has a negative correlation with how we feel.  The smaller our body ...click here to read more

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) recently celebrated World Cancer Day on February 4th and this day is primarily designed to raise awareness and understanding of cancer. For this year, the UICC focused on dispelling myths about cancer, which somehow has been distorted across various countries and societies around the world.  The Union distributed ...click here to read more

No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to avoid stress. Stress can be short term, such as getting in a minor car accident or it can be long-term, lasting weeks, months or even years. Examples include dealing with the stress of divorce or the loss of a loved one. Research shows that some ...click here to read more

Unless you’ve been living in a cloud of extreme denial, you are already well aware that smoking is bad for your health. But did you know that on average, smoking shaves 10 years off of your lifespan?  That is no laughing matter, and it’s certainly as good a reason as any to quit smoking today. ...click here to read more

The more depressing part of the year is definitely upon us, and going outside, never mind to an outdoor market for fresh produce has officially become the bottom of your list of priorities. This cold weather might have you in hibernation mode, and you may have also noticed that two things have suffered, your diets, ...click here to read more

Smartphones are now considered as an integral part of our daily lives.  One of the most appealing features of smartphones includes the software applications, or better known for its trendy term, “app”.  These software programs allow a smartphone user to download specific functions that may be personally beneficial to their daily routine, such as the ...click here to read more

Sure, it’s harder than it sounds, but in order to protect your heart, you have to learn how to let go of the past. Holding a grudge can cause unnecessary stress which can lead to heart problems, including heart attack and stroke. If you want to improve your heart health, you need to learn how ...click here to read more