Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Circulatory system diseases cover a vast array of different abnormalities and disorders that affect the way the body circulates blood. Circulatory system disorders can lead to decreased perfusion of blood throughout the body, threatening the healthy function of tissue and organs. The human circulatory system is a complex network of blood vessels, varying in size, ...click here to read more

Getting older is often characterized by graying hair, more free time, and living your life in relative ease at your golden years. But getting older also means that your health is more delicate, as your body is unable to maintain itself as it once did. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision ...click here to read more

The consumption of alcohol has been a part of human history for thousands of years. And its presence is often welcome during times of celebration and joyous occasions. Despite being a beverage to be enjoyed only in moderation, there are people who drink alcohol in excess, known as alcoholics. Many people view alcohol abuse as ...click here to read more

Living longer is something we all wish we could do. Having more time to spend with our loved ones, to travel and see all the places we couldn’t, and to achieve the goals we previously had no time for. But sadly, this is not our current reality, as we all have to make sacrifices for ...click here to read more

Not eating that tasty treat when we are on a diet can be extremely hard for some people. It takes a lot of self-control to stop us from performing bad habits that ultimately will harm us in the end. Sadly, time and time again, most of us succumb to our inner desires despite knowing better. ...click here to read more

Recovering from surgery can be the most difficult part of any operation. It often requires patients to adhere to strict guidelines of what they can and can’t do to help improve the healing process. This often includes getting an adequate amount of sleep, but this can be quite difficult for those who have undergone surgery, ...click here to read more

Musculoskeletal pain is the sensation of discomfort or pain of structures in the body affecting bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Pain symptoms range from being mild to severe and can be acute or chronic in nature. Musculoskeletal pain can be local, affecting only a small area of the body, or be diffuse, with pain ...click here to read more

In today’s modern world, we are used to conveniences that seem luxurious to those living in third world countries. One such convenience is the availability of food that is literally at our finger tips. Unfortunately, we may be overlooking what that is doing to our health. The high level of consumerism in the United States ...click here to read more