Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Research suggests maintaining a healthy heart can ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Weaker heart health can lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia A study found that living with heart problems could increase your risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The study examined data from 1,000 people who were followed for 11 years. The results, published in ...click here to read more

Hearing loss, as of yet, cannot be reversed so it’s important to take the necessary steps to maintain proper hearing. And don’t think it’s too late – regardless of your age, you can still take appropriate measures to protect your hearing and ensure you don’t develop any of these other complications. Effects of hearing loss ...click here to read more

Heart palpitations could be caused by a number of different factors, but if you’re wondering how to stop heart palpitations, well, we have some tips for you. Heart palpitations can be a result of external stimulants, psychological factors, and hormonal or biological conditions. More specific causes of heart palpitations include thyroid conditions, anemia, strenuous exercise, ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism, also referred to as underactive thyroid, has been linked to PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. While many studies show that these two conditions share some of the same symptoms, most experts still say that they are separate health issues. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough of certain ...click here to read more

Kidney stones may increase fracture and broken bone risk, according to research. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 52,000 British kidney stone patients and over 157,000 individuals without kidney stones. During a median follow-up period of five years, kidney stone patients were found to be at a significantly higher risk of fractures and broken bones. Males ...click here to read more

White spots on nails (leukonychia) can have a number of causes and even tell something about your health. White spots can be tiny in size or a bit larger, and are more common on fingernails than toe nails. White spots on nails can reveal anything from an injury to a deficiency to even some diseases, ...click here to read more

Dormant butt syndrome (DBS) – weak gluteal muscles – raises chronic knee, hip, and back pain risk. Knee, hip, and back pain is a growing problem in Americans, and researchers suggest many of these incidences have to do with what is known as dormant butt syndrome. Dormant butt syndrome refers to tightness in the hip ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet is recommended for celiac disease patients as a means to control the disease, but some studies have shown it may also benefit those living with rheumatoid arthritis. Susan Goodman, rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explained, “We have studied it fairly extensively, and what becomes clear is that ...click here to read more