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Nov292018
Mather Hospital Emergency Room

What You Need to Know Before Your Next ER Visit

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherNovember 29, 2018

Emergency Departments (ED) are busy places, filled with people who have a range of medical problems. Not understanding how ED’s work can be confusing and somewhat frustrating. So we put together a list of our frequently asked questions and had our ED professionals respond.

Nov292018

What You Should Know About Breast Cancer

Breast Health, Diseases & Conditions, Wellness@MatherNovember 29, 2018

Not everything you may hear or read about breast cancer is true. Dr. Michelle Price, breast imaging specialist at the Fortunato Breast Health Center, helps set the record straight on 10 common myths.

Nov292018

Food for Thought: Diet for a Healthy Spine

Back pain, Diet & Nutrition, Wellness@MatherNovember 29, 2018

Most of us are aware that good nutrition, a balanced diet and regular physical activity are key components of overall health. However, it may come as a surprise that proper nutrition is an essential component of maintaining back and spine health, including the prevention and healing of back problems. Maintaining a healthy weight and body…

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Nov292018

Dense Breast Tissue: What Does it Mean?

Breast Health, Diseases & Conditions, Wellness@MatherNovember 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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Nov272018

Avoiding Back Pain during Your Summer Travels

Back pain, Wellness@MatherNovember 27, 2018

It’s summer and for many of us that means taking a long awaited vacation. Whether you’re taking planes, trains or automobiles, don’t let back pain interfere with your travel plans. Here are some tips for preventing back pain on your summer holiday.

Jun202018

A Strong Core to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain, Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJune 20, 2018

Strong core muscles are important in supporting and stabilizing the spine. When we think of our core, we often think of our abdominals, or six-pack region. While the abdominals are a significant part of the core strength, there are other muscles that are important as well. 

Jun202018

Burning More than Fat in your Yoga Pants

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJune 20, 2018

Yoga pants and fitness apparel have become multi-functional staples in almost everyone’s wardrobe. The market for stylish and comfortable athleisure attire has exploded over the past few years and the versatility of this clothing has allowed it to become common dress for many activities including chores around the house, running to the store, as pajamas,…

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May232018
How to find the right pillow for you

“Pillow Talk”: Finding the Right Pillow for You

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Sleep Disorder Center, Wellness@MatherMay 23, 2018

Just as good sitting and standing posture is important to the health of your neck and spine, so is good sleep posture. Choosing the right pillow is an important part of maintaining a healthy sleep posture. The purpose of a good pillow is to keep your head and neck aligned in a neutral position while…

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Apr262018
opioid abuse

Is your loved one abusing opioids?

Community News, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherApril 26, 2018

When we look at someone we love, we tend to see only the good, which is just one of the many reasons it may be hard to spot the signs of opioid abuse and addiction in a loved one. You may start to notice slight changes in mood or behavior that don’t make sense. Follow…

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Mar272018
Text Neck, Back & Neck Pain Center at Mather Hospital

A High-Tech Pain in the Neck: “Text Neck”

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherMarch 27, 2018

We live in a world where we are constantly connected. We always have our phones in our hands and we can be reached at any time. But this constant connectivity can actually be a big pain in the neck and it all comes down to how you look at it… literally.  “Text neck” refers to…

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