Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Memory dysfunction in type 2 diabetes patients can be improved with moderate exercise, according to research. The scientists set to investigate whether hippocampal glucose metabolism and memory function is altered in a rat model of type 2 diabetes. Based on the notion that exercise improves memory function, the researchers wanted to determine if it would ...click here to read more

There are a wide slew of causes that can contribute to bubbles in urine. In some cases, the case is so harmless that it will pass on its own, while in other cases, some medical intervention may be required. Having some bubbles in the urine is normal, so unless you notice changes or experience other ...click here to read more

Bladder dysfunction can be improved with therapeutic intervention on transient contractions in the bladder. The kidneys send waste and excess water to the bladder. Once the bladder reaches its threshold capacity a signal is sent through the central nervous system that it needs to be voided. This is how we know we need to go ...click here to read more

People who suffer from high blood pressure and hypertension can have different challenges and, as it turns out, up to 40 percent suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Research seems to suggest that sleep apnea therapy may benefit those who live with high blood pressure. A study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine ...click here to read more

Millions of Americans suffer from severe depression or anxiety, and while some people have turned to antidepressants to help quell the symptoms, we have learned that yoga breathing exercises can be effective for some people. Antidepressants were discovered by accident back in the 1950s when scientists were searching for a schizophrenia treatment. They found that ...click here to read more

Heart recovery may be improved by resuming regular exercise soon after a heart attack. Simply restoring the blood flow to the oxygen-starved areas of the heart after a heart attack in not enough for the proper heart functioning. The heart changes structurally as the affected areas become thinner and scarred. As a result, heart attack ...click here to read more

Modest increase in blood pressure among seniors has been linked to higher risk of heart failure and death. Recommended blood pressure readings for healthy people over 60 have been recently changed by the Joint National Committee (JNC) from 140/90 mm Hg to less than 150/90 mm Hg. The impact of these new guidelines on African ...click here to read more

Early signs of Alzheimer’s disease have been found in the brain area associated with memory formation and information processing. The study confirmed that two molecules assumed to contribute to Alzheimer’s pathogenesis were present in the brain area involved in memory formation and information processing. Hopefully, these findings will inform the development of potential new treatment ...click here to read more