by DrCiuffo | Jun 27, 2017 | Blog
Keeping a healthy heart means more than seeing your doctor regularly. Healthy lifestyle choices can help keep your ticker thumping along longer. Taking some simple steps in your every-day life is the best way to improve your heart health. Healthy Heart Tip #1: Eat... by DrCiuffo | Jun 27, 2017 | Blog
Blood clots are normally useful. Clotting stops blood from leaking out when you receive a cut or injury. When a clot happens in a vein, however, it can pose a serious health risk. Although it’s impossible to tell if a blood clot has formed without a medical... by DrCiuffo | May 31, 2017 | Blog
Heartburn is a common malady, especially after eating spicy or greasy foods, or over indulging. The small sphincter muscle at the join of the esophagus and stomach normally prevents food and stomach acid from traveling back up, but when it is weakened or overtaxed,... by DrCiuffo | May 18, 2017 | Uncategorized, Blog
Handling high blood pressure is a key component of managing heart disease. High blood pressure puts an extra strain on the heart. While medication and other medical interventions may be necessary to manage blood pressure, there are steps patients can take at home to... by DrCiuffo | May 12, 2017 | Blog
Energy drinks are lauded by many as a solution to fatigue. Many patients swear by energy drinks as a source of a quick boost when they need focus and attention. Unfortunately, the rate of hospitalizations due to these drinks has skyrocketed in recent years. Energy...