By Michelle Murdolo, MS, RD, CDN Sometimes cooking is just not an option. Maybe you’re going through a home renovation, you don’t have a lot of space, you’re traveling, or maybe you just don’t like to cook! Whatever the reason, there are still ways to make sure your body is getting all the nutrition it…
Mather Hospital will mark American Heart Month in February with a series of healthy heart webinars and a virtual Wear Red Day observance.
Dr. Bruce Farber virtually spoke to Mather Hospital employees last week about the COVID-19 vaccine. Watch him answer questions from our staff and share what he knows about the vaccine.
Join us on Tuesday January 26 for a free webinar to learn about reaching your healthiest weight. Presented by Barbara Broggelwirth, RD and Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, RD.
Welcome to 2021. To many of us it feels just like a continuation of 2020. While the world around us may feel very much the same, you can make positive changes to take back your year. If you suffer from back and neck pain, here are some steps you can take to reduce your pain…
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Water is one of the most important essential compounds in the body. Water protects and cushions vital organs, aids the digestive system and regulates body temperature. Water also helps rid the body of waste. Half of the body is made up of water, which makes it vital for survival. Before,…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN I read a great article by Ariane De Bonvoisin on different ways to view our goals for the new year. One of the ideas that really resonated with me was asking the question, “What do I most want to feel this year?” Asking the question in this way takes us…
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN I get it. Sometimes we just need to rest and recharge and put all those ambitious exercise goals on the back burner. Relaxation is a necessary part of health that lowers stress and enhances our immunity, but it’s important to strike a balance between physical activity and recovery.
From your Bariatric nutrition team Although readily available most of the year, Brussels sprouts are in abundance right now. That makes it a perfect time to be creative with different recipes for this fabulous fall vegetable. This salad is rich in nutrients that include fiber and vitamins C and K from Brussels sprouts and vitamins…
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are visible under the skin and are commonly seen in patients’ legs. For many people, varicose veins and spider veins — a common, mild variation of varicose veins — are a cosmetic concern. However, for others varicose veins can cause aching, pain and swelling and in some cases…