by Dr. Russo | Aug 3, 2016 | Health Blogs
One lifestyle factor that seems to be driving obesity and chronic diseases is the fact that we just eat too frequently. Many people eat all day long- grazing which causes your body to adapt to burning sugar as its primary fuel. This then down regulates enzymes that...
by Dr. Russo | Aug 1, 2016 | Health Blogs
If you know what to look for, the reflection of your face in a mirror can reveal signs of a hormone imbalance. If you are losing hair at the crown of your head, consider that you might have a thyroid deficiency. Thyroid hormone also affects the thickness of the hair...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 18, 2016 | Health Blogs
In the first study of its kind, measurable changes in the structure and function of non-concussed high school football players’ brain’s were detected. Using pre and post imaging and performance metrics and helmets outfitted with data recoding devices, the research...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 14, 2016 | Health Blogs
These four behaviors are proven to add 14 years of life. Not Smoking Performing Regular Exercise Drinking Moderate Amounts of Alcohol Eating Five Servings of Fruit and Vegetables a Day Each of the items above have been independently shown to increase lifespan, but...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 12, 2016 | Health Blogs
It is common for menopause to prompt emotions of sadness and depression in women. It is estimated that up to 15% of women in menopause experience depression usually beginning in peri-menopause. The onset of peri-menopause and menopause result in a variety of physical...