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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
By Helaine Krasner, RDN There has been a lot of talk lately about Intermittent Fasting (IF) and a related term, Time Restricted Feeding (TRF). IF most commonly applies to an eating style where food intake is restricted on certain days of the week and unrestricted on others. Two common examples are alternate day fasting and…
January 8, 2019 Mather Hospital has earned its 12th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest patient safety standards in the country. Mather is one of only two hospitals in New York State to earn the top “A” grade 12 times. The Leapfrog Group…
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Want a light, satisfying breakfast to start the new year off right? This healthy recipe is a warm and satisfying way to start your day. Put the ingredients together the night before, and this dish will be ready when you wake up!