Matthew Vaccaro

Your kidneys are essential to your body because they regulate water, produce hormones, remove waste products and assist in balancing the body’s minerals. High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure can increase the risk of kidney disease. Even if you do not have any of those risk factors, it is still…

For people with arthritis, inactivity and lack of exercise can result in health risks, including stiff joints, weak muscles and poor balance. Inactivity can also lead to more pain. People with arthritis who regularly exercise have more energy, less pain and generally function better each day. Focusing your workouts around these three exercises will help…

When dining out, most people don’t think too much about every ingredient in their food. But people with celiac disease always need to be on high alert for one specific thing – gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, malt and rye. In people with celiac disease, gluten triggers an immune response that attacks the…

When it comes to sunscreen, there are hundreds of brands and varieties to choose from. Whereas before, your biggest decision was what level of SPF to choose, now you can choose from lotion, sprays, gels, sticks, natural sunscreens, sport sunscreens and more. But do they all offer you equal protection from sunburn and skin cancer?…

Not being able to fall asleep can be very frustrating, especially when you consistently struggle to get a good night’s rest. Insomnia and other sleep disorders can affect your health, and while sleep medications can bring on the zzz’s, you should not be relying on medications to help you sleep in the long term.  …

Millions of Americans live with heart disease. If being heart healthy is the goal, you need to have healthy cholesterol levels. Although your body needs cholesterol to make hormones and substances that help you digest foods, having high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. By simply adjusting to a healthier diet,…