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!
From Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It takes courage to take a leap of faith by taking steps in the direction of your dreams. In fact, it’s more than a leap. It’s actually moving you in the direction you’re supposed to go. Stop for a minute and ask yourself if you’re doing yourself justice in all…
If you are part of the one in three adults in the United States who have high levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, you are at greater risk for a heart attack or stroke. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for high cholesterol. Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new…
By Janet Domke, RN BSN Now that the colder winter weather is here, it is essential to take care of yourself and stay healthy so you can make the most of the “most wonderful time of the year!” Human behavior facilitates the transmission of the common cold and flu. During the winter, we travel en…