Matthew Vaccaro

Americans are stressed out, and the workplace seems to be one of the primary breeding grounds. In fact, a study conducted by the American Psychological Association concluded that 69 percent of respondents felt work was the most common source of stress. Simply put, stress is the emotional or mental tension created when we enter situations…

We’ve all heard we’re supposed to eat our greens, and now the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is putting science to that sage (forgive the pun) advice. The CDC recently published a list of 41 “Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables” based on an analysis of critical nutrients that are most important to health. The good news:…

Grills, fireworks, and the American Flag are all iconic symbols of our upcoming July 4 festivities. But as you prepare to enjoy the thrill of fireworks to celebrate our nation’s Independent Day, it’s important to know that:  In 2011, the latest year available, fireworks accounted for 9,600 injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…

Dehydration unfortunately can accompany the fun days of summer – especially in hot and muggy Florida. The reason? When you’re active in the heat, you sweat – which is your body’s attempt to cool itself. But you have to replace that fluid to keep your system healthy. If you don’t, you can suffer the warning…

Florida has the nation’s highest death rate for drowning by children under age 5, and more than 70 percent of drownings happen in home pools. With summer upon us and everyone headed for the pool, the CDC and the Florida Department of Health say adults must take important steps to keep children safe. Remember, it…

As school comes to an end, many children are ditching their books and reaching for the TV and game controllers. But this lack of physical activity puts kids at a greater risk for obesity. According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 31.8 percent of children and adolescents – nearly one-third of our nation’s youth –…