Preventing urinary tract infections

Dear physician, I’m at my wit’s end. This is my third UTI this year, and I’m beyond frustrated. Why do I keep getting these infections? What even is a UTI, and how can I finally break this miserable cycle? What is with the hype around cranberry juice, does drinking it actually help? Sincerely, Recurrent UTI Sufferer Dear…

Northwell Walk to Raise Health at Port Jefferson, May 17

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.

Sheet pan easy low‑sodium meal

Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.

Slow cooker healthier corned beef & cabbage

Yields: 6-8 servings (Note: RNY patients will have much smaller portion sizes) Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 6-8 hours   Ingredients: · Corned Beef: o 1 (3-4 lb) lean corned beef brisket flat cut (choose flat cut over point cut for less fat). o 1 packet corned beef seasoning (usually included). o Optional (for…

Join us for the Mather Hospital Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Bring your friends and family and walk with us in support of lifesaving breast cancer care in our community. Location: Mather Hospital, 75 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NYDistance: 5-mile walk Event Schedule: Registration: 8:30 AM Opening Ceremony: 9:45 AM Walk Begins: 10:00 AM Why Your Support Matters Funds raised from the Walk support Mather…

Gut health wake-up call

Dear gastroenterologist, I’m writing to you because I desperately need some guidance, and frankly, I’m too embarrassed to talk about this with anyone I know personally. Over the past few months, my bowel movements have gone completely haywire. What used to be fairly routine is now wildly inconsistent, and it’s become a constant, nagging bother.…

Southwestern three-bean & barley soup

Southwestern three-bean & barley soup 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 1/4 hours Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large stalk celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 9 cups water 4 cups (32-ounce carton) reduced-sodium chicken broth, “no-chicken” broth or…

Understanding the winter blues  

In the wintertime, with the days shortened and the drop in temperature, many of us find ourselves feeling a little less energetic or a bit down. We often shrug it off as “the winter blues,” but for some, this seasonal shift triggers something more profound: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is more than just feeling…