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Wellness@Mather

Jan242018

Preventing Winter Slips Trips & Falls

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJanuary 24, 2018

For some of us, winter is the season of beautiful snow falls that coat the trees and ground giving everything a fresh, powdery, dream-like look. But winter can also be treacherous. We’ve all seen someone slip and fall on a patch of ice, and may have even fallen ourselves. Extremely cold temperatures mixed with snow,…

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Dec12017

Preventing Back Pain While Holiday Shopping

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherDecember 1, 2017

Don’t shop ‘til you drop this holiday season. Here are some helpful tips on preventing back pain while holiday shopping:

Nov172017

Cardiology 101: What Does Blood Pressure Really Mean?

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherNovember 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?

Nov152017
Mather Hospital Lung Cancer Awareness

Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Lung Cancer Screening, Wellness@MatherNovember 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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Oct42017
prevent back pain with proper posture

How to Prevent Back Pain Before It Starts

Back pain, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherOctober 4, 2017

Back pain affects eight out of ten people at some time in their lives. In fact over 33 million Americans are currently experiencing back pain. There are simple things that people can change to prevent recurring back pain and one of those is correcting poor posture.

Sep282017
symptoms and warning signs of a brain tumor

6 Brain Tumor Warning Signs You Should Know

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherSeptember 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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Aug232017
link between colon cancer and diet

The Link between Colon Cancer Survival and Diet

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherAugust 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.

Aug142017
effect of reading books on the brain

Your Brain on Books

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Technology & Innovation, Wellness@MatherAugust 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…

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Jul262017

Here’s the Scoop on Your Poop

Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Wellness@MatherJuly 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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Jul212017
lung cancer fact and fiction

Lung Cancer: Fact vs. Fiction

Diseases & Conditions, Health & Wellness, Lung Cancer Screening, Wellness@MatherJuly 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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