10 Tips & Tricks for a Successful Run
Whether you’re an avid runner, or just starting out, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you have a successful run:
Color me Healthy: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich MS, RD, CDN Antioxidants are chemical compounds that protect our body’s cells from free radical damage that can occur from pollution, intense sun exposure, smoking and unhealthy foods. These free radicals can cause havoc to our cells, which may lead to heart disease and cancer. Many foods contain antioxidants, such as…
Free Diabetes Management and Prevention Course at Mather Starting May 13
April 24, 2017 Do you have pre-diabetes? Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes? John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a FREE six-week course on Diabetes Management and Prevention beginning Saturday, May 13. The classes, which will be led by Diabetes Nurse Educator Elizabeth Giordano, MA, RN, CCRN, and include various related specialists, will be…
Lace Up and Give Back at Families Walk & Run for Hope May 6
April 19, 2017 Looking for an opportunity to give back to the community? The 2017 Families Walk & Run for Hope benefits the Fortunato Breast Health Center and its mission to provide state-of-the-art breast healthcare to its patients. “Powered by Hope,” the event is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun day with friends, family…
Spring Cleaning: 5 Health Benefits to Decluttering Your Life
If you have a closet that is starting to overflow and take over your bedroom or junk drawer that has gradually started to expand from the drawer onto the kitchen counter top, then you’ve likely felt some level of stress brought on by piles of unnecessary junk. All of that stuff can be annoying to…
Mather Signature Programs and Services at Port Jefferson Health & Wellness Fest April 22
April 18, 2017 Stop by the Mather Hospital tables at The Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 7th annual Health & Wellness Fest on Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to 1 pm at Earl L. Vandermeulen High School in Port Jefferson. Get free screenings and health and wellness information from Mather’s signature programs and…
Mediterranean Tuna Salad for Protein
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team While grilled chicken is an excellent choice, it sometimes gets boring and there are other places we can find protein! Tuna and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are both good sources of protein and are delicious and versatile! Try our Mediterranean Tuna Salad adapted from www.eatingwell.com.
Stand Up For Your Health
By Helaine Krasner, RD Don’t take life sitting down. Recent studies point to an association between sitting time and high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and abdominal obesity, a term for fat that accumulates around your midsection and usually associated with excessive visceral fat that surrounds your internal organs. All of those conditions increase your risk…
Back & Neck Pain Center Free Seminar at Mather Saturday, April 29
April 4, 2017 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s Back & Neck Pain Center will hold a FREE informational seminar on Saturday, April 29 from 9-11 am at the hospital. If you’ve been suffering from chronic back or neck pain, Mather’s Back & Neck Pain Center offers: · Appointments within 72 hours · Comprehensive care including…
Free Hip, Knee and Shoulder Replacement Seminar April 22 in Manorville
April 4, 2017 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Swan Lake Country Club in Manorville. To register, call 631-686-7876 or at www.matherhospital.org/joint. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that…