We all know that reading is good for us. It can improve brain and memory function and keep your brain operating more effectively as you age. Reading also enhances connectivity in the brain, reduces stress, promotes relaxation, improves sleep, and has the potential to decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. However not all of these…
By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Cooking and prepping your food at home can help you eat more nutritiously and wisely. When you can control the ingredients, it is easier to decrease calories and unnecessary fats in meals. But have you ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen and said to yourself, “I wish I…
August 7, 2017 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 from 6:30-9 pm at Stonebridge Golf Links and Country Club, 2000 Raynors Way, Smithtown. To register, call 631-686-7876 or at www.matherhospital.org/joint. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that…
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN It should come as no surprise that fueling your body with proper nutrition before and after working out is very important. You work so hard, so why not maximize your efforts by giving your body the nutrients it needs to thrive? Here are some tips to help you achieve your…
Mather President Kenneth Roberts and Northwell Health President & CEO Michael Dowling signed an agreement in December 2018 for Mather to become the newest member of the Northwell system. Mather became Northwell’s 23rd hospital and its fifth hospital in Suffolk County. For much of the past decade, Mather Hospital has been focused on one goal…
Most of us like to flush it and forget it, but pooping is an essential bodily function that is vital to your health. It is your body’s way of expelling waste that it doesn’t need. This is why the look and smell of your stool can provide clues as to what’s going on inside your…
Myth # 1: There is nothing I can do to lower my risk of lung cancer. Avoiding smoking can lower your risk of lung cancer as well as an awareness of other factors that can cause lung cancer. In addition, a healthy diet and exercise lower the likelihood of developing cancer as well as prevent…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Fitness trackers have become a very common accessory. The trick is to use them effectively to help you achieve your goals. It has never been easier to monitor and track your physical activity, and other lifestyle habits such as diet. From the many wearable devices or smartwatches on the…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RD, CDN Water composes about 70% of our body and is so vital that we cannot survive more than a week without it. We know it’s important to drink water, and we have all heard that we need to drink at least eight glasses a day. So why is water…
Blueberries are great because they are packed with antioxidants, arugula is great because it has so many vitamins, and chicken is great because it’s loaded with protein. Combine these sweet and savory ingredients and you can make a great meal! Salads don’t have to be boring or drowned in ranch dressing to be enjoyable. Get…