by Dr. Russo | Jan 22, 2015 | Health Blogs
Memories can be good, bad, indifferent, clear, fuzzy or sometimes even non-existent. But how do you know if your memory is functioning properly? Sometimes we forget (pun intended) what the basic function of memories are; to help learn and develop, protect ourselves...
by Dr. Russo | Dec 31, 2014 | Health Blogs
For well over a couple of decades, without fail, health has been the number one New Year’s resolution every year. From quitting smoking to exercising more, eating better and getting more rest, health is on everyone’s mind after a hectic holiday season....
by Dr. Russo | Dec 17, 2014 | Health Blogs
It is that time of year when people are getting sick. You may go to your doctor with a sore throat and cough and beg and plead for an antibiotic. Be advised, antibiotics are used in treating bacterial infections, preventing the spread of disease, and minimizing...
by Dr. Russo | Dec 12, 2014 | Health Blogs
As we age, one of the scariest thoughts that cross our minds is that some day we might lose the ability to care for ourselves. Placing a burden on our friends and loved ones is not a goal of anyone, but certain circumstances and disease processes dictate the necessity...
by Dr. Russo | Dec 2, 2014 | Health Blogs
In a world where our average attention span has dipped below that of a gold fish (9 seconds) and everyday more activities start to pile up on our plates giving us less and less time to be “healthy,” it becomes all the more important to do whatever is the most...
by Dr. Russo | Sep 9, 2014 | Health Blogs
In 1984, although it was not the first personal computer introduced, Apple launched a revolutionary product: the first Mac. Today, 30 years later, they released the iPhone 6 with a QuadCore 64-bit processor, a smooth 3+ million times the processing speed of the ’84...
by Dr. Russo | Sep 6, 2014 | Physicians Corner
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by Dr. Russo | Aug 8, 2014 | Health Blogs
You may have never heard of Dave McGillivray, if you are a running enthusiast, you probably have. Dave has been the director of the Boston Marathon since 2001, technical director for 13 years prior and a participant runner since 1972. Dave once ran from Oregon to...
by Dr. Russo | Jul 2, 2014 | Health Blogs, Physicians Corner
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that are necessary for all brain functions; mood, focus, memory, sleep and energy all depend upon healthy neurotransmitter levels. Here are a few examples of important neurotransmitter actions: GABA is used at...
by Dr. Russo | Jun 4, 2014 | Health Blogs, Physicians Corner
New! Testing and treatment for nitric oxide deficiency now available at Carolina Healthspan. Nitric oxide is a molecule that our body produces to help its 50 trillion cells communicate with each other by transmitting signals throughout the entire body. Nitric oxide...
