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Author Archives: Jonathan Anderson

25 Years of Walking the Walk

Homepage Feature 3By Jonathan AndersonApril 9, 2019

On Saturday, May 4, 2019, the Families Walk for Hope will celebrate its 25th year of supporting the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital and breast healthcare in our community. If you’re looking for a reason to walk, here are 25 of them in honor of our 25 years.

Get back to gardening pain free this Spring

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 9, 2019

If you love gardening but hate the ache that can sometimes accompany the bending, raking, mulching and pruning associated with a spring clean-up, here are some simple tips to get you back outdoors and enjoying a pain-free spring season.

So, you need spine surgery: why you need a second opinion

Homepage Feature 2By Jonathan AndersonApril 9, 2019

Have you been told you need spine surgery? Surgery can seem daunting and you may have doubts about your recommended course of treatment, and that is completely normal.

All carbohydrates are not created equal

Diet, Healthy eating, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonApril 8, 2019

By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Carbohydrates are an essential macro-nutrient that is found in a variety of foods. It is important to know that quality matters, especially with this food group. Carbohydrates tend to get lumped into one category, but there are many different types of foods it includes. Fruit, beans, dairy, whole grains (bread,…

Dispose of your unused or expired medications at Mather on April 27

Press ReleaseBy Jonathan AndersonApril 8, 2019

NEW HYDE PARK, NY – Do you have prescription medications at home that are unused or expired? You can safely dispose of them at Mather Hospital on Saturday, April 27 as part of this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Mather will…

Simple tips for preventing falls

Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 4, 2019

According to the National Council on Aging one in four Americans age 65 and older falls every year. Falls are also the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older Americans. That means that every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.

So, you need spine surgery: why you need a second opinion

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Spine Surgery, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonApril 3, 2019

Have you been told you need to have spine surgery? Surgery can seem daunting and you may have doubts about your recommended course of treatment, and that is completely normal. Many patients feel embarrassed to ask for a second opinion when considering surgery, but there is nothing to be embarrassed about. Doing your research and…

Coping with stress without comfort foods

Diet, Health Tips, Healthy eating, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonApril 2, 2019

By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep us alive. Food was not meant to be a tool to help comfort us or help us deal with the stresses in our lives. Comfort foods are generally high in calories, fat, salt and sugar.…

Exercise while you sit

Exercise, Fitness, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 27, 2019

By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN It’s important to be aware of the health risks associated with sedentary behavior and long periods of sitting, but it’s also important to realize that sitting time can be part of exercise time. For some people the possibility of exercising in the traditional sense is not an option due to…

It’s national nutrition month!

Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonMarch 19, 2019

By Kelsey Macaluso, RD, Mather Hospital During the month of March dietitians across the United States focus on a range of nutrition topics, from the ketogenic diet and fasting, to how to live a healthy lifestyle as a diabetic. This month at Mather Hospital we are highlighting several nutrition topics in celebration of national nutrition…

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