Matthew Vaccaro

Whether you are on vacation, a business trip or just visiting family, there are many factors that can negatively affect your asthma during your trip. But with some preparation, you can ensure a smooth visit with the fewest possible complications. Before You Leave Medications: Bring all your medicines and equipment, such as pills and inhalers,…

PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is caused by an imbalance of hormones that can cause infertility by interfering with ovulation. Although it only affects five to ten percent of women around the ages of 20 to 30 in the U.S., it is the leading cause of infertility. Here are symptoms: Irregular periods: This is the…

Healthy meals that include fresh vegetables can provide your body with key nutrients like fiber, potassium, folic acid and vitamins A and C. Increasing fresh produce in your diet also may help with weight control, blood pressure, and reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke. However, the way you prepare and cook your veggies…

Menopause is a natural stage in all women’s health around the ages of 40 to 55. It occurs when the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, which can come with a variety undesirable side effects, such as trouble sleeping, hot flashes and irregular periods. However, a lesser known side effect is that menopause can also…

An older adult falls every second of every day. The older you are, the higher your risk for a fall. This is important to doctors because falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injuries in older adults. Seniors are at higher risk due to a number of factors, such as side…

If you are diabetic, you are at increased risk for cardiomyopathy, or the thickening of the muscles in the heart which impacts the heart’s ability to pump blood.  It is detectable and treatable, but cardiovascular disease is still a big concern for those with diabetes, accounting for about two out of three diabetic deaths. Signs…