Matthew Vaccaro

If you are among the whopping 45 percent of Americans who experience heartburn (also known as acid reflux) at least once per month, there are some natural options that can help avoid the familiar searing pain in your chest. While over-the-counter medicines do a pretty good job at calming the symptoms, most acid reflux can…

With age comes wisdom, but getting older can also lead to feeling tired more easily, dry skin and constipation. These symptoms are also the side effects of thyroid issues, such as hypothyroidism, and the similarities between the two are the reason why the disease is often overlooked. Approximately 10 million Americans have the condition, which…

Instead of making lofty promises to lose weight this New Year, you can be much more successful if you focus on changing your behavior.  The reason most resolutions aren’t achieved, or are only short-lived, is because we don’t define how exactly our behavior will change.  Our goals are often vague, unstructured or don’t define actionable…

Asthma is a chronic condition that affects about 25 million Americans. For some, the minor symptoms may be a nuisance, but for others with more severe symptoms, asthma can be life threatening. Knowing how to spot an attack in its early stages is key to avoiding a dangerous situation. What Is An Asthma Attack? During…

Most Americans today aren’t following the government’s recommended dietary guidelines. In fact, they’re not eating nearly enough fruits and vegetables, and they consume too much sodium, sugar and saturated fats. They also go out to eat more often than they should. Eating meals at home can help avoid a lot of these issues. Although it…

When searching for a primary care physician, you have two choices: a family medicine or an internal medicine specialist. Both are qualified to provide primary care to adults, regardless of the complexity of the patient’s health conditions.  Both doctors spend the same amount of time in school and training — four years of med school…