by Dr. Russo | Jan 30, 2017 | Research
Recently a very informative and in-depth article was posted in the Charlotte Observer about CTE, a neuro-degenerative disease process linked to repeated head injuries, and some new foundations looking to increase awareness of the disease. Here at Carolina HealthSpan...
by Dr. Russo | Nov 11, 2016 | Education For Professionals, Health Blogs, Research
Reggie Clark is a dynamic force. A former NFL player, community leader, father, friend and motivated businessman. A year ago when we first met him, he was a shade of the same man he is today. His characteristics were still there, but there was no spark, no true...
by Dr. Russo | Mar 31, 2016 | Physicians Corner, Research
Disclaimer: Joe DeLamielleure is not a representative of Carolina HealthSpan Institute or any technology used in his treatment. He received no payment for participation in this study and has no financial interest in the outcome. Joe has given permission to use his...
by Dr. Russo | Mar 2, 2016 | Education For Professionals, Health Blogs, Research
No, Bio-Identical Hormones do not cause cancer. A very large study called the Woman’s Health Initiative (WHI-1) looking at hormone replacement and chronic disease unfortunately gave the false impression that hormone replacement was unsafe. This study used the...
by Dr. Russo | Jan 20, 2016 | Education For Professionals, Health Blogs, Physicians Corner, Research
One of the biggest worries we hear from men considering Hormone Replacement Therapy, or from their primary care physicians, is that Testosterone therapy will increase their risk of Prostate Cancer. This skepticism has remained for decades in sections of the medical...
by Dr. Russo | Jan 14, 2016 | Health Blogs, Research
Last week, Lumosity, a popular “brain training” game found on phones and tablets everywhere, was fined $2,000,000 by the FTC over its claims of helping users excel at work and school and reduce or delay “cognitive impairment associated with age and other serious...
