A weight lifted
In Mather Hospital’s Comprehensive Medical Weight Management Program, patients build healthy habits for a lifetime.
When every second counts
Mather Hospital’s new cardiac catheterization lab makes critical heart care available close to home.
Finding that work-life balance
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Working parent guilt is real. Today, in many households one, if not both parents work outside the home. Many women (and even some dads) after having children say they feel guilty about leaving their children and going off to work. It is not an easy choice but one many are…
All about acid reflux
Many people experience acid reflux from time to time. Most people can manage the discomfort with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications. But some may need stronger medications or surgery to ease symptoms. Learn more about the causes of acid reflux and treatment options available.
Just enough is plenty
By Helaine Krasner, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN We live in a time of abundance, yet we also understand there can still be times of scarcity. We all remember the temporary toilet paper shortage at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be easy to conclude that more of something good is better, and in…
Using the McKenzie method for treating back & neck pain
Back pain is the second most common reason for doctor’s visits and is the leading cause of worldwide disability. Almost one in three Americans have experienced back or neck pain in the last 90 days. Fortunately, there are many treatment options that can help relieve your back and neck pain.
Fire roasted tomato and five-bean soup
As the cold crisp air moves in there’s nothing more comforting than a nice hot bowl of soup. Soup is a universal comfort food, and this healthy, one pot five-bean soup is packed with protein and fiber.
Benefits of reducing sugar intake
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN Research suggests that daily added-sugar intake for 90 percent of Americans regularly exceeds the Dietary Guidelines’ recommendation of no more than 10 percent of the total calorie intake (The American Heart Association suggests we limit added sugar to 24gms/day for women and 36gms/day for men).
Practice mindful eating with the hunger-fullness scale
By Erin Caraher, RDN, CDN We are born with the natural ability to eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full. As we get older, we are influenced by external rules and forget about our own internal cues. Hunger can be felt in such a variety of ways and can differ from…
Mather Hospital receives high-performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital was rated high performing in three adult specialties and five procedures and conditions in the latest U.S. News & World Report hospital rankings. According to U.S News. the ratings are designed to help patients find the best hospitals for their needs. To help readers narrow their search, U.S. News…