Matthew Vaccaro

News of comedian Robin Williams’ suicide and long-term battle with depression sent shockwaves around the world. While the loss of such a beloved personality is tragic, his death has served to educate millions about a condition many suffer from in silence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in 10 adults…

The start of a new school year is the perfect time to get back on track with good eating habits, which are vital for growing children to achieve peak academic performance. 1. Start with a healthy breakfast. Research shows that children who don’t eat a good breakfast are more tired in school and have shorter…

Concussion Season is Here Again As sports season kicks in for the new school year and more people head outdoors in hopes of exercising in slightly cooler temperatures, the number of concussions increases. However, you don’t have to be an athlete to suffer one. Each year, approximately 300,000 people in the United States are diagnosed…

We never plan for a medical emergency—and that’s why learning CPR is so important. Consider: 80 percent of cardiac arrests happen in the home. By knowing CPR, you could be the person who saves the life of a family member or friend. Over 200,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. Twenty-five percent of…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some disturbing news recently about alcohol consumption: Excessive drinking accounts for one in 10 deaths amount working-age adults (20-64) in the United States. That’s 88,000 deaths a year. In fact, excessive use of alcohol shorted the lives of those people by about 30 years not only from…

Long touted as the antidote for stress and stiffness, many doctors now prescribe yoga as a complementary therapy to Western medicine for conditions like high blood pressure, arthritis pain and diabetes. In fact, yoga can even help cancer patients combat the side effects of radiation. The scientific jury is still examining the reasons behind yoga’s…