Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Bladder stones, not to be confused with kidney stones, are formed when minerals inside the bladder lump together and harden. This happens when the bladder doesn’t fully empty itself. For many, bladder stones may be symptomless. If small enough, they can easily be passed with urination. But in some cases, you may experience symptoms like pain, ...click here to read more

Understanding cholesterol numbers is important for keeping your heart healthy. Cholesterol is an integral part of heart health. If your numbers are off, it could be a sign of a future cardiovascular event. Cholesterol is integral to our overall health, but it’s important to maintain the right balance between LDL and HDL cholesterol in order ...click here to read more

Allergic conjunctivitis is a type of eye condition that is brought on by allergies. In allergic conjunctivitis, allergens such as pollen or mold spores make the eyes red, watery, and itchy. The inside of the eyelid and the covering of your eyeball have a membrane known as the conjunctiva, which is susceptible to irritants and ...click here to read more

Watery eyes – also known as epiphora – is a common condition, though commonly misunderstood. Basically, epiphora means an overflow of tears, often without a particular reason. While tears normally drain through the nasolacrimal system, if there is insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes, the tears overflow onto the face. Epiphora can occur at ...click here to read more

Think of your body as a tree with your core being the trunk. A tree is sturdy because of a strong trunk, and the same goes for your body. A strong core comes with many benefits, like reducing your risk of injury (you’ll lower your risk of falls!), better protection for organs such as intestines ...click here to read more

Puffy eyes, or bags under the eyes, can occur for numerous reasons, and can even be hereditary. Puffy eyes are commonly associated with weakening of the muscles supporting the eyelids brought on by aging. As a result, fat that supports the eyes moves to the lower eyelids, making them look puffy. Fluid may also accumulate ...click here to read more

Triglyceride levels in postmenopausal women may predict ischemic stroke risk more accurately than cholesterol. The study uncovered that common risk factors such as high cholesterol are not as effective in predicting the risk of stroke in postmenopausal women. The researchers suggest focusing on triglyceride levels instead for a more accurate risk estimate. Lead author Jeffrey ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease risk may be reduced with the DASH diet, a style of eating recommended to lower blood pressure. The diet consists of legumes, nuts, low sodium, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. The study found that aside from lowering blood pressure, the DASH diet offers an extra benefit of reducing the risk ...click here to read more