Smokey paprika chickpea soup
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Got home late from work on a cold night? Need a quick, warm easy meal to prepare? This one pot soup is easy to make and so is the clean-up.
What every woman needs to know about her heart
February is heart health month. Click here to learn more about our Go Red! educational events. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for women since 1908. Every year since 1984, more women than men have died of heart disease. Women are twice as likely as men to die after a heart attack.…
Does dairy cause inflammation?
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN The short answer is NO. There is not enough scientific evidence to support the claim that dairy foods cause inflammation in the body. Furthermore, there are decades of research that do support the role of dairy in a healthy diet. However, according to various social media posts, eliminating dairy is…
Learn to Live Without Tobacco at a FREE Smoking Cessation Class
February 4, 2019 Breathe free without tobacco! Learn how to kick the habit with the help of a FREE six-week Smoking Cessation Class at Mather Hospital beginning March 19 at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Health, the course teaches stress management techniques, behavior modification and relaxation techniques to help you stay…
Stand up, Sit Less, Move More for Health
By Melissa Buscetta, RDN, CDN Do you ever take note of how much you sit throughout the day? Excessive sitting impacts our body’s metabolic system, potentially leading to health problems. In the mid-20th century, advances in technology began limiting physical activity, and as technology did more of the heavy lifting, people became increasingly sedentary. Whether…
Thyme to Spice up Your Cooking
Looking to ramp up the flavor in your cooking? Reach for the spice rack the next time you’re in the kitchen. Not only will you add flavor to your food, but you’ll also boost your health in the process. Here are some herbs and spices that are great flavor enhancers and offer some unexpected health…
Linda Oak named to JTM Foundation Board
January 28, 2019 Linda Oak of Port Jefferson Station was named to the board of the JTM Foundation, which works to foster relationships with those individuals and organizations that have a like-minded vision and the desire to support exceptional health care at Mather Hospital for the benefit of our community. Oak grew up in Port…
Constipation: A common problem that is not commonly discussed
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Constipation is very common yet people are very unlikely to talk about it. It occurs in about one in five people globally, and accounts for at least 8 million annual visits to healthcare providers in the United States.
Rita, Ridge
Rita Bligh, 72, of Ridge started smoking at age 19 when she left for college. Later in life, work as a regional bank manager in West Palm Beach, FL and raising a family brought some stress. Cigarettes provided her relief. After more than 40 years of smoking and several attempts to stop, she finally quit…
Julius, Holtsville | PSA Levels and Prostate Cancer
Julius Panetta’s brother had prostate cancer, so his doctor always kept a close eye on Julius’ Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels, a test that could be an indicator of prostate cancer. When his doctor noticed that Julius’ PSA level had risen, he ordered a test. The test came back positive for prostate cancer and his…