Get back to gardening pain free this Spring
If you love gardening but hate the ache that can sometimes accompany the bending, raking, mulching and pruning associated with…
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Simple tips for preventing falls
According to the National Council on Aging one in four Americans age 65 and older falls every year. Falls are…
So, you need spine surgery: why you need a second opinion
Have you been told you need to have spine surgery? Surgery can seem daunting and you may have doubts about…
It’s national nutrition month!
By Kelsey Macaluso, RD, Mather Hospital During the month of March dietitians across the United States focus on a range…
It’s only cold if you’re standing still: the pros & cons of outdoor winter workouts
With temperatures dropping and fewer hours of daylight many of us cut down on our exercise at this time of…
Donate blood, live longer
According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood, that’s roughly 36,000 units of…
Are liquid meal replacements safe and effective for weight loss?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Meal replacement shakes have become very popular for promoting weight loss, but how do you…
All carbohydrates are not created equal
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN Carbohydrates are an essential macro-nutrient that is found in a variety of foods. It is…
Coping with stress without comfort foods
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Food is the fuel our bodies need to sustain us and keep…
Exercise while you sit
By Helaine Krasner, RDN, CDN It’s important to be aware of the health risks associated with sedentary behavior and long…
Mediterranean skillet
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Here is a great one skillet meal for when you don’t have a lot of…
Winter blues, take a hike!
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team After a long winter we Long Islanders cannot wait to take advantage of the warmer…