Category Archives: General Health

Depression has been tied to a variety of physical ailments, from sleep problems to weight loss and weight gain. But when was the last time you paid your dentist a visit? New research adds another potential link to depression: Dental trouble. Problems like cavities and gum disease often are associated with bio-social conditions like depression ...click here to read more

Hair loss, or alopecia, is a concern for more than just middle-aged men. But scientists are no longer scratching their heads, wondering why people with a rare balding condition lose their hair follicles. In fact, they’ve come up with a way of reversing this form of hair loss altogether. A new study, from Columbia University ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on habits and long-term gains What if I told you that watching TV for two hours takes 30 minutes off your life? We’d all be digging an early grave. A British study looked at how common daily habits can have an impact on your health and longevity, like alcohol ...click here to read more

How’s this for unsettling… Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that causes the brain cells to deteriorate. As a result, mood, behavior and memory decline. More than five million Americans are living with this form of dementia. A cause for real concern though is that some of them have been misdiagnosed. Statistics show that every 67 ...click here to read more

Health regulators are bringing the dangers surrounding testosterone drugs to the forefront. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), men who take prescription testosterone drugs are at greater risk of experiencing a stroke, heart attack and even death. Heads-up! A recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests the risk of cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

Itchy eyes and runny nose got you down? For some, the arrival of spring (belated, though it’s been this year) is met with dread because all those blooming buds and leaves means one thing: Allergy season is here. The trick is not to let stress get the better of you and your nasal passages. A ...click here to read more

Dr.Victor Marchione shares his views on “vaping” As a doctor who specializes in smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine, whenever I hear of a patient trying to quit smoking using a method that is dangerous or ineffective, I’m going to speak up. People need the right information, tools and all the help they can get to ...click here to read more

What do you usually put on your sandwich at the fast-food counter? Maybe some cold cuts, veggies, mayo or hot sauce. Delicious, in moderation. But did you ever think there was a hidden ingredient that you did not order? An ingredient that can also be found in yoga mats? (That’s right, yoga mats.) RELATED READING: ...click here to read more

If you smoke, or used to smoke, you may not be enjoying that morning coffee as much as you could be. Wait! Many of us depend on that first cup of joe to get us up and about… Smoking does a number on your taste buds, particularly when it comes to bitter flavors. So your ...click here to read more

The air you breathe is something that you take for granted, right? It’s there, sometimes a little less than fresh if you’re walking past an idling car, but so it goes… Here’s the rough news: One in eight deaths around the world has been linked to exposure to air pollution. According to a World Health ...click here to read more

Are you concerned about the spread of germs? Well, you should be, flu season or not. Proper hand washing is one of the top preventative strategies to not get sick. But wait: You’re likely thinking you’re killing those germs and protecting yourself and others by doing so, but the odds are you’re not washing your ...click here to read more

Stop right there with that razor and cream. Whether you’re discussing a matter of personal preference with your partner, or trying to decide if you should change up your look, take note: Beards are sexy. And science has confirmed it. Facial hair for men is a trend that has come and gone through the years, ...click here to read more

We all love a good cup of coffee. We love it in the morning to jump-start our day. We love how it soothes us on a lazy Sunday with the paper. Some of us can’t even skip a single day without the stuff, thanks to the addictive caffeine. Recent studies have found that drinking coffee ...click here to read more

Chief Scientific Advisor Dr. Victor Marchione Shares His Views On Medication Risks How is your pill box looking these days? Organized by day and capsule color, or a mixed bag of pharmaceuticals that you sort through and eyeball carefully for morning, noon and night dosages? It all gets to be a bit much some days, ...click here to read more