Dr. Marvin L. Manzanero

30/01/2026

This infographic is from WebMD but I would add to this, other important elements such as:

- Watch what you drink!
- Adequate sleep patterns!
- Take your medications as prescribed.

Control your blood pressure!

Before it is too late…

29/01/2026

Obesity quick notes.

We often times ignore the many health factors associated with obesity and assume that for the most part, it is a “genetic component” driving it!

However, beyond the visible associations with obesity, note the following: (in a Mexican cohort - and we are not significantly different)- obesity increases the risk of:
- Diabetes by 50%
- Hypertension by 176%
- Dyslipidemias by 123%
- Cerebrovascular events by 23%

Obesity we now know, keeps you in a “pro-inflammatory phase”; a complex disease!

21/01/2026

What are your blood pressure numbers?

Let’s avoid being a statistic!

Hypertension is a “silent assassin”!

21/01/2026

A month ago I had indicated (in an interview) that given trends and patterns, we could anticipate an increase in flu cases two weeks after classes started - that time period is now!

Beyond that, we really shouldn’t blame the weather for such increase in numbers!

Proper cough etiquette, adequate hand washing and orher basic preventive measures remain key in avoiding further transmission!

Prevention is key!

14/01/2026

Never too late to flag it - today, January 13th - Day to Fight Against Depression - albeit, this isn’t a single day event!

Talk to someone today!

02/01/2026

A lived experience…!

When aging parents develop serious health challenges, caregiving often falls to the physician in the family. Despite their medical expertise, caring for loved ones can place a distinct emotional burden on doctors. http://ms.spr.ly/6180tattj

31/12/2025

We tend to minimize the relevance of sleep in our overall health!

Poor sleep translates into so many poor health conditions that can only worsen unless they are properly treated.

Sleep is essential for your body and your brain. Are you getting 7-9 hours every night?

28/12/2025

Education is prevention!

Educating patients and the general population is a key element of preventive medicine; as an internist, I remain a strong advocate of providing key and relevant information to patients on a continuous basis.

I also remain an advocate of men’s health and as I continue to stress - the leading causes of death for males in Belize are also under a preventive medicine banner.

A little over a month ago, I was asked to deliver a preventive medicine forum for men!

24/12/2025

Kindly note that the days where 'urgent care services' are listed, the hours would be from 8 am to 8 pm ONLY.

🎄 Notice to the Public: Holiday Opening Hours 🎉
La Loma Luz Adventist Hospital will observe the following hours during the festive season
We wish everyone Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year! 🎁✨
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

22/12/2025

Anxiety!

Anxiety is more common that we think and contrary to a common belief, men are increasingly showing up with anxiety symptoms.

Anxiety may be a symptom of a bigger underlying problem that may require different levels of help and attention.

Through the upcoming holidays, these symptoms may be triggered more easily so be on the lookout for these. Look at those around you, especially the more vulnerable populations as anxiety can happen at any age!

Don't be afraid to ask for help!

This infographic from WebMD.