Mather breaks ground on Robotic Bariatric Surgery
Arif Ahmad, MD and Mather Hospital are the first Robotic Bariatric Surgery Epicenter on Long Island
Exercise for your overall health, not just for weight loss
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Exercise and weight loss always seem to go hand in hand. While increasing physical activity can help you shed some of those extra pounds and keep them off, it shouldn’t be the only reason you exercise.
Sylvia A. Diaz, PhD and Marvin L. Colson, MA, MS named to Mather Hospital Board of Directors
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Sylvia A. Diaz, PhD, executive director of the Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) Foundation, and Marvin L. Colson, a clinical associate professor in the School of Social Welfare at Stony Brook University, have been appointed to Mather Hospital’s Board of Directors. Dr. Diaz, a licensed master social worker (LMSW), oversees…
Grilled stuffed tomatoes for a summer meal
Why heat up the kitchen during the hot summer months? Grill up this colorful tasty dish to serve as a meal or a yummy side to accompany any grilled meat or fish. This will be an impressive addition to any dinner table that will please both family and friends.
Is your poor posture hurting your health?
Your mother was right when she repeatedly told you to sit and stand up straight. Poor posture contributes to back pain and other medical conditions.
Snore no more
Pretty much everyone snores now and then, but for some, snoring can become a chronic issue. If you regularly snore at night, it can disrupt the quality of your sleep and cause daytime fatigue along with a whole array of other health problems.
Swim your way to good health
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWN, CDN We all know that being active and exercising are essential to good health. The benefits of exercise include weight loss and maintenance, better glucose control, bone health and stress reduction. The American College of Sports Medicine’s guidelines recommends that healthy adults should get at least 30 minutes…
Jeanine, Rocky Point
Jeanine Morelli, an active 41-year-old mother of two, had sudden, severe back pain. When she started to experience excruciating pain down her left leg, she knew something wasn’t right. After multiple trips to her doctor and then a visit to Mather Hospital’s Emergency Room, she was referred to the Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center.…
Making healthy food choices when traveling
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Summertime is vacation time for many people, and even the most mindful eaters can be challenged when trying to follow a healthy diet while traveling.
White bean caprese salad
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team With the temperature rising, it’s great to be able to put a meal together without heating up the kitchen. Here is a familiar recipe with added protein and fiber that requires minimal preparation and no cooking.