Healthy fats
Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.
Mather Hospital’s Critical Care and Interventional Radiology teams receive DAISY Team Award®
Northwell’s Mather Hospital formally dedicated its recently acquired Outpatient Behavioral Health Services building that allows the hospital to transform how it provides mental health services, expanding programs and introducing a new Rapid Access Center.
Beyond the ache: how exercise can truly alleviate chronic back pain
Lower back pain is a common ailment, and the L4-L5 motion segment is often the culprit. This segment, consisting of the two lowest vertebrae in the spine, can cause a variety of painful symptoms.
Precision nutrition – Are we there yet?
Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.
Winter Vegetable Soup
Winter Vegetable Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped leeks, white parts only 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced 1 cup rutabaga or turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces…
“Is this normal?” Navigating menopause weight gain
Dear Menopause Specialist, As I transitioned into menopause, I knew that my body would change and I would have to adjust aspects of my life. However, even with changes to my eating habits and exercise routine, I am still gaining weight. Many women, including myself struggle with their body image and having this added weight…
Finding a new path forward: Exploring esketamine for treatment-resistant depression
The experience of depression can often involve a long and challenging journey. Many individuals grapple with the condition, seeking help and trying various treatments, only to find that relief remains elusive. This persistent struggle, known as treatment-resistant depression (TRD), can be incredibly isolating. However, advancements in therapeutic options may offer new paths forward. Esketamine…
Mather Hospital receives 23rd “A” safety grade from Leapfrog for Fall 2025
Northwell’s Mather Hospital was among 15 Northwell Health hospitals to have received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for fall 2025, recognizing their commitment to protecting patients from preventable harm and delivering the highest standards of safety and quality care. Mather has earned the most consecutive A grades of any hospital in…
Understanding dense breast tissue
Dear Breast Imaging Radiologist, After my last routine mammogram, I was told, “You have dense breast tissue.” I stared at the report, a silent “What does that even mean?” hanging in the air. Until then, the concept of breast density had been completely off my radar. Then, I was left wondering: Was this a ticking…
Why annual checkups matter, even if you feel healthy
Even if you are feeling your best, skipping an annual physical could mean missing out on key opportunities to protect your health for the long term. Here are three reasons why scheduling an annual checkup is important, regardless of how well you feel. Review your overall health Regular checkups create a record of your health…