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Category Archives: Diseases & Conditions

Dense Breast Tissue: What Does it Mean?

Breast Health, Diseases & Conditions, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonNovember 29, 2018

Nearly half of all women age 40 and older who get mammograms are found to have dense breasts. Dense breast tissue refers to the way breast tissue looks on a mammogram. It’s a normal and common finding. Breast tissue is made up of milk glands, milk ducts, and supportive tissue (dense breast tissue), and fatty…

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Fitting in Fiber for Heart Health

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonFebruary 28, 2018

When we think of fiber we often think of digestive health. But fiber does more than just keep you regular, it is also beneficial in fostering heart health. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t get enough fiber in their diets. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, men and women under the age of 50 should…

Getting a Flu Shot Doesn’t Just Help You

Community News, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Homepage Feature 1, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJanuary 30, 2018

We’ve all heard that you should get your annual flu shot, however less than half of those eligible get immunized. For those of us who are generally healthy with a normal immune system, the flu is just an inconvenience that we may or may not get.  So what’s the urgency in getting vaccinated? By getting…

Cardiology 101: What Does Blood Pressure Really Mean?

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonNovember 17, 2017

We have all had our blood pressure taken at a regular doctor visit; however most of us don’t truly understand why those numbers are so important. Having high blood pressure is a big health concern, but what does it all really mean?

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Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Lung Cancer Screening, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonNovember 15, 2017

Lorraine, a former smoker with a 35-pack year smoking history, had asthma since she was a child.  In 2013, she was struggling to push herself to get things done, she had difficulty breathing.  The Coram resident went to her pulmonologist Dr. Jay Barbakoff who recommended that she have a lung cancer screening. She met the…

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6 Brain Tumor Warning Signs You Should Know

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonSeptember 28, 2017

According to the American Brain Tumor Association, nearly 80,000 new cases of primary brain tumors – tumors that originate in the brain – are expected to be diagnosed this year. Brain tumors do not discriminate. They come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their symptoms. The key to understanding a tumor’s symptoms is…

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The Link between Colon Cancer Survival and Diet

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonAugust 23, 2017

Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. However studies suggest that what you eat can affect your chances of surviving colon cancer. Researchers have looked at the impact of specific nutrients and their impact on the likelihood of recurrence in people with colon cancer.

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Your Brain on Books

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Technology & Innovation, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonAugust 14, 2017

We all know that reading is good for us. It can improve brain and memory function and keep your brain operating more effectively as you age. Reading also enhances connectivity in the brain, reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and has the potential to decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. However not all of these…

Here’s the Scoop on Your Poop

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJuly 26, 2017

Most of us like to flush it and forget it, but pooping is an essential bodily function that is vital to your health. It is your body’s way of expelling waste that it doesn’t need. This is why the look and smell of your stool can provide clues as to what’s going on inside your…

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Lung Cancer: Fact vs. Fiction

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Lung Cancer Screening, Wellness@MatherBy Jonathan AndersonJuly 21, 2017

Myth # 1: There is nothing I can do to lower my risk of lung cancer. Avoiding smoking can lower your risk of lung cancer as well as an awareness of other factors that can cause lung cancer. In addition, a healthy diet and exercise lower the likelihood of developing cancer as well as prevent…

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