Knee pain caused by arthritis can affect your quality of life, limiting your mobility and keeping you from activities you love. This inflammation of the knee joint is due to the deterioration of cartilage in the joint. Nonsurgical methods can help to relieve pain and stiffness, but further treatment may be required. Fortunately, there are…
Mather Hospital rated as high performing by U.S News & World Report PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated as high-performing in four adult specialties and two procedures and conditions by U.S News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. Mather was rated as high performing in: Gastroenterology & GI surgery Geriatrics Orthopedics…
Mather Hospital earns top CMS 5-star rating Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital and North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset also get top marks from government agency PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital received five stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating possible using data that evaluates outcomes, patient experience…
Did you know that certain foods when paired together actually enhance their nutrient uptake? Nutrition experts call this food synergy. It is a concept of understanding the interaction between nutrients, their absorption, and bioavailability in the human body.
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.