Why September may be the perfect time for a fresh start

If you are anything like me, you might find yourself mid-August, desperately hanging on to summer and dreading September. What if, instead of focusing on the end of something, we looked at September as a way to make a fresh start? While most people think of January 1st as a good time for a fresh…

Pelvic floor changes after 40: What’s normal and what’s not

When most women think about aging, they think about things like gray hair, reading glasses, or achy joints. What many don’t realize is that the pelvic floor — the group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the bladder, uterus, rectum, and other pelvic organs — naturally changes over time too. The good news?…

Fats in our diet: Healthy fats, heart health and food trends

By: Barbara Broggelwirth, MS, RDN, CDN Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. In addition to adding flavor and helping us feel full, fat has many essential functions in the body. Why is fat important? We need fat to: make hormones support healthy cell membranes maintain skin and hair health absorb the fat-soluble…

Mather Hospital Unveils New Blue and White Gala

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.

Cyclospora outbreak: How do I keep my family healthy this summer?

Dear Physician, My whole social media feed is filled with people talking about the Cyclospora outbreak and the risk of developing cyclosporiasis, and honestly, it’s making me nervous. My family loves fresh berries, and my kids spend countless hours at the town pool. Plus, we’ve got a family trip coming up. All this news has…