Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Getting old not only means gray hair and wrinkles, but also the aging of our cells. Aging changes our organs, tissues, and cells, affecting bodily functions all over the body. Connective tissue that binds tissue together becomes weaker, epithelial layers of our skin become thinner, and we tend to lose muscle mass in our old ...click here to read more

It’s that time of year when the leaves begin to change color and we begin to dress a little warmer. This change in climate also signals something that most people dread: getting the flu shot. While getting a yearly flu shot may seem bothersome, it is absolutely necessary. The influenza virus changes every season making ...click here to read more

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death affecting women. It is estimated that women have a one in 75 chance of getting ovarian cancer in her lifetime with the average age of diagnosis being 63 years old. One of the reasons why ovarian cancer can be so prevalent is the fact ...click here to read more

More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; a chronic neurodegenerative disease characterized by difficulty remembering recent events and other cognitive shortcomings. For the most part, the cause of the disease is still mostly unknown. However, a new study shows that the brain structure of some individuals may make them resilient to the ...click here to read more

Breast cancer is an extremely prevalent disease. It is estimated that about one in eight U.S. women will develop the invasive form of cancer over their lifetimes. However, increased awareness and funding has helped improve screening and diagnosis of breast cancer and even aided in improved treatments, leading to increased survival rates of cancer, with ...click here to read more

Having a bowel disorder can be a rather inconvenient and sometimes embarrassing ailment. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for example, causes symptoms of cramping, abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea that can leave you scrambling to find the nearest bathroom. A new study conducted by a team of international researchers has found evidence that certain types of ...click here to read more

Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of kidney stone affecting western society. In the United States alone, about one million people develop kidney stones every year, with adults between the ages of 20–40 most commonly affected. To help mitigate the risk of developing calcium oxalate stones, in particular, it is recommended to limit ...click here to read more

We would all like to increase our brain power, but many brain training exercises available today aren’t really beneficial. However, new research at Johns Hopkins University suggests that while brain training may not necessarily make you smarter, it is possible to train the brain with targeted workouts. While overall intelligence may not be improved, the ...click here to read more