Matthew Vaccaro

Stress levels among those in the Millennial generation, ages 18-33, have hit an all-time high, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association. On a 10-point scale, the average stress level of Millennials was 5.4, compared to the national average of 4.9 for other ages. And 20 percent of respondents reported experiencing “extreme…

It’s generally understood that highly caffeinated energy drinks — the beverage of choice for many teens — can cause a variety of health problems ranging from dehydration and insomnia to obesity and tachycardia. But now doctors are sounding the alarm about a new teen trend: mixing energy drinks with alcohol. The average cup of coffee…

If you’ve ever had your heart broken emotionally, you know it also hurts physically. And the symptoms now have a medical name: Broken heart syndrome. According to the American Heart Association, broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy or takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is more prevalent among women than men and is the reaction from a surge…

There’s nothing worse than lying awake next to a snorer. But did you know that snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea? In recent years, snoring has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, arrhythmias, myocardial infarctions and stroke. So don’t just nudge your partner and urge him or her to turn…

Consuming low-fat yogurts and skimmed milk, while  reducing your butter, cheese and fatty snacks intake can help you lose weight-without ever dieting. A study of 73,589 men, women and children in America, Europe and New Zealand found by simply eating low fat versions of dairy foods, people lost approximately 3.5 pounds, slimed their waist-lines and…

Chocolate – especially the dark variety — has many health benefits. And what better time to indulge than Valentine’s Day? Chocolate and cocoa contain flavanols, natural compounds that lower blood pressure, cholesterol and insulin resistance, reduce inflammation, and make blood platelets less sticky and prone to clotting. Flavanols also increase blood flow to the brain…