Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Coronary artery disease and stroke patients face a lower early mortality risk when following the Mediterranean diet. Researcher Professor Giovanni de Gaetano explained, “The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as one of the healthier nutrition habits in the world. In fact, many scientific studies have shown that a traditional Mediterranean lifestyle is associated with a ...click here to read more

In chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney function doesn’t fail at once. The condition, in fact, progresses over time and through stages. The success of the treatment often depends on which stage chronic kidney disease is diagnosed at. For best outcomes and prevention of complications, the condition should be detected as early as possible. Chronic kidney ...click here to read more

Improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) helps lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. CRF has been long known as a predictor of cardiovascular health, hence, cardiorespiratory fitness assessment should be made part of a regular physical examination in order to have a better understanding of the patient’s cardiovascular health. Dr. Robert Ross explained, “Routine estimation of CRF ...click here to read more

Falls in older Americans may be attributed to electronic prescriptions of high-risk medications. In fact, falls are the number one contributing factor for fatal and non-fatal injuries amongst this population segment. Falls greatly impact seniors’ quality of life and their ability to live independently. But despite the risk, age-related falls are not an inevitable part ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) risk is higher with poor sleep in elderly, according to research findings. The researchers examined three sources of data to isolate and confirm the impact of inadequate sleep on atrial fibrillation. The researchers found that disrupted sleep may be an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation. People who reported frequent nighttime ...click here to read more

Forgetfulness and memory lapses are part of both normal aging and dementia, but there are key differences between the two, which set them apart. Dementia is quite different from normal age-related memory loss because it doesn’t affect just memory. In fact, dementia can involve many aspects of health and well-being, including communication ability, behavioral changes, ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be relieved with psychological therapy, according to research. The meta-analysis study found the benefits of psychological therapy may last between six to 12 months after the therapy completion. The study analyzed results of 41 clinical trials involving over 2,200 patients. Senior author Lynn S. Walker explained, “Our study is ...click here to read more

Although you may be embarrassed to talk about anal leakage, it is a serious problem that should be discussed. Anal leakage, also known as fecal incontinence, is when feces or stool are expelled from the body without purpose and can even occur suddenly without warning. Normally, when we feel the urge to pass a bowel ...click here to read more