By: Erin McKenna RDN, CDN Exercise is very important for diabetes management and for delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Making exercise a part of your lifestyle will help improve blood sugar levels and reduce complications from diabetes.
Have you ever lain in bed wide awake, aware of what’s happening around you – but you couldn’t move a muscle? If the answer is yes, then you’ve probably experienced the bizarre phenomenon that is sleep paralysis.
By Erin McKenna, RDN, CDN Intuitive eating is primarily based on listening to your own body and hunger cues. Intuitive eating is about creating a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. It’s an approach that focuses on separating yourself from the diet mentality or the all or nothing approach. We should be eating to…
Whether you’re an avid runner, or just starting out, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you have a successful run:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.