Higher protein roasted butternut squash
Instead of adding cream to your soup, bump up the protein in this fall inspired soup by adding cottage cheese to make it creamy.
Beat stress, boost heart health
Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting everyone at various levels. It can manifest physically, emotionally and mentally, impacting your overall well-being. Understanding the intricate relationship between stress and heart health is crucial for maintaining a balanced life. Stress triggers a range of physiological responses in the body, including increased heart rate, elevated blood…
Mather Hospital milestone: 10,000 bariatric surgeries
Mather Hospital recently marked a new milestone: surgeons performing the hospital’s 10,000th bariatric surgery. The hospital offers gastric bypass, revisional surgery, gastric band, and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss. The 10,000th surgery, a sleeve gastrectomy, was performed by, Dr. Arif Ahmad, Director of the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™. The procedure involves…
Emotional eating, overeating, binge eating – is there a difference?
What is emotional eating? It can be positive (eating to celebrate an engagement, cake to celebrate a birthday) or negative (eating for relief, distraction, numbness), and is most often referred to in a negative way. People tend to reach for foods that are nutrient poor (not containing a lot of nutrients) leading to food guilt…
Healthgrades recognizes Northwell’s Mather Hospital for clinical excellence
Northwell’s Mather Hospital announced today that it has achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
Fact or myth: Breast cancer common misconceptions
Breast cancer is a serious and prevalent disease that affects millions of women – and even some men – around the world. However, there are many misconceptions about breast cancer, leading to confusion. It is crucial to separate the facts from myths to better understand this condition and take proactive steps for early detection and…
Minimally invasive spine surgery: Is it right for you?
What is the difference between traditional open spine surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery? Minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) is a less invasive spine surgery where doctors use specialized instruments to access the spine through small incisions. With traditional open spine surgery, the surgeon makes an incision that is five to six inches long, then…
Zucchini Chicken Meatballs
From your bariatric nutrition team These chicken meatballs are a nice change of pace from your traditional meatballs. The zucchini in the recipe helps keep the meatballs moist and delicious and is a great way to sneak in some veggies. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken 1 medium zucchini grated; gently squeeze some of the liquid…
Precision CyberKnife: Doing an about face
Brushing your teeth, taking a bite of food, saying hello to a friend — for people with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), everyday actions like these can trigger mild to severe facial pain. TN is a condition that affects nerves in the face that send signals to the brain.
Paint Port Pink marks 10 years of breast cancer awareness in Port Jefferson
Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the second consecutive year, the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience and process.