Before you board the plane or get behind the wheel of your car, try out some of these tips to help support your back and neck: Use a rolled-up towel or small pillow behind your lower back to give you support that airplane and car seats do not provide. Buy a neck travel pillow, foam…
With summer upon us there will be an abundance of zucchini (aka summer squash) in our grocery stores, farmstands and perhaps even from our own gardens. Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C (an antioxidant that also plays a role in forming blood vessels, muscle and collagen in our bones and aids in wound healing).
Jennifer Zito, 53, rarely skips a workout. Since her long distance running days in high school, she’s stayed active, practicing yoga and martial arts several times a week. Both activities require a lot of hip stretching. “It’s important to have a good range of motion,” Zito says.
With the sun shining, barbeques firing up, and outdoor activities making a comeback, summer is officially here. And just like any season, it’s important to consider safety concerns to avoid any unexpected trips to the emergency room. Watch out in the water Whether you’re at the beach, poolside or on a lake, bodies of water…
Timothy B. Glynn, Esq. named Mather Hospital Advisory Board Chairman PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital today announced the appointment of Timothy B. Glynn, Esq., as chairman of the hospital’s Advisory Board. Mr. Glynn, who practiced law for four decades in East Setauket, was named to the post with the support and guidance of the…
Have you ever purchased a product at the grocery store because it said “100% organic” on the front packaging or a frozen pizza because it was marketed as “cauliflower” pizza? If so, you are not alone.
Paul Monthie, 68, of Port Jefferson Station had put up with the pain in his knees for years. “It was a progressive thing where I just wore them out,” he said. “I had put off surgery until it really impinged on how I did things. I couldn’t carry my own grandson safely down the stairs.…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – A new non-invasive technology that helps detect lymphedema at its earliest stages for at-risk patients is now being used by the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. SOZO® is a new digital health platform from ImpediMed that aids in the early detection of lymphedema as a point-of-care assessment tool to…
What you Eat Matters Research has shown that a well-balanced diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can play a major role for back health. Particularly, anti-inflammatory diets (i.e., Mediterranean Diet) helps reduce body and spine inflammation and can reduce chronic back pain. Food that promotes inflammation in the body that you should avoid include…
Mather Hospital wrapped up its 2023 Nurses Week celebration with the annual Nursing Awards. The winners were honored by their peers for their exceptional dedication to patient care, leadership, or nursing education. The recipients of this year’s awards were: DAISY Leadership Award: Nicole Hoefler, RN DAISY Award: Stephanie Crispino, RN Zuckerberg Award: Gerald Lunetta, RN…