Matthew Vaccaro

More than one in three people age 65 or older falls each year. That amounts to about 1.6 million emergency room visits from older adults who sustain fall-related injuries. Though it may seem as if falls just happen, there are things you can do to reduce your loved one’s risk of falling and sustaining injuries…

Most of us put off going to the doctor until something is wrong. However, there are some simple screenings that can ward off, or at least detect early, health conditions that can have a big impact on your life. Use this list below to see if you are overdue for a visit to your primary…

We’ve all done it, you have pain or a symptom that you’re concerned about and the easiest resource to go to is at your fingertips- Dr. Google.  The internet has so much information it’s difficult to know what to trust.   What Websites Can You Trust? Sites that end in .gov like cdc.gov or cancer.gov.…

If it’s been more than a year since you sat down with your doctor to review the medications and supplements you’re taking, schedule a checkup.   It’s important to see if the medicine is working as intended and if you still need to take it, or if adjustments are needed. Checkups also allow you to…

Studies have shown that limiting salt intake can lower your blood pressure, which reduces your risk of stroke, heart failure and other health problems. Dr. Virgil Dawson, who practices family medicine at UCF Health, says that while our bodies need sodium to function properly, most people have about four times the recommended amount of sodium…

Sleep plays a vital role in your health and overall quality of life. The amount of sleep you get can impact your relationships, job performance and overall happiness. Insomnia is fairly common. Nearly 50 percent of Americans report occasional insomnia, and almost 20 percent struggle with it every night. In our quest for some shut-eye,…