Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Heartburn is sort of a misnomer—it has an inaccurate name. The condition does not involve the heart in any way. Instead, the burning sensation is due to gastric acid escaping the stomach into the esophagus. We feel pain or discomfort in the chest when this occurs, leading people to think the pain is related to ...click here to read more

As we age, one of our main concerns is losing our memory and our ability to remain sharp. We try to stay engaged in mentally stimulating activities like reading and learning new things, but not everyone has the time. Most people don’t think of video games as intelligence builders, however, researchers from the University of ...click here to read more

What are blue veins? Blue veins are venous blood vessels that appear bluish or greenish in color when stretched out beneath the skin. The may also go by the names of reticular veins, feeder veins, or intradermal varices. Blue veins are generally bigger than spider veins seen elsewhere on the body; however, they are not ...click here to read more

Obesity is an undesired trait and the cause of several negative health effects that may lead to premature death. Strokes can also be an unwelcome consequence of poor health choices, which obesity is. However, a new study finds that people who are overweight or even mildly obese survive strokes at a higher rate when compared ...click here to read more

Sitting is something we do all too often, and why not? It’s easy, relaxing, and feels good. While there is nothing wrong with sitting from time to time, a lot of us sit for most of the day, and that’s affecting our health. It’s no mystery how sitting less and being more active can lead ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent blindness in Americans, and it occurs as a result of aging. There aren’t any specific treatments or cures for AMD, but many optometrists and ophthalmologists will recommend their patients adhere to healthy lifestyle habits as a means to keeping their eyes healthy and slowing down ...click here to read more

Have you ever experienced a sensation in your stomach that felt like knots being tied? Have you suddenly had a strong urge to rush to the bathroom before publicly speaking? Has the urge to vomit ever occurred during times of intense stress? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you are like ...click here to read more

The FDA has put out a warning for diabetics against the use of secondhand test strips. Many diabetics may use secondhand test strips, as glucose test strips can be costly. Selling secondhand test strips is a legal practice in the U.S., but the FDA has set out warnings against this practice of purchasing previously owned ...click here to read more