Mather’s Community Interactive Health Fair February 11 at Smith Haven Mall

February 7, 2017 The Robotic Surgery Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will display the advanced da Vinci surgical system at Smith Haven Mall February 11 as part of the Hospital’s annual Community Interactive Health Fair. Shoppers can “test drive” the da Vinci robot on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 am to 5 pm…

Conquer Carb Cravings

By the Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Not many people can pass up a steamy dish of fried rice. Hibachi is becoming more and more popular for social gatherings and has brought our attention to fried rice. Unfortunately, like most restaurant foods, traditional fried rice is high in fat and carbs. Luckily, cauliflower is also getting…

Vision Boards Promote Motivation and Positive Thinking

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD, CDN A vision board is a collection or collage of images, affirmations and dreams that make you happy. The purpose of creating a vision board can be a good way for you to find inspiration, identify and shape your dreams, and keep you focused and motivated.  It is not a guarantee…

What’s all the Fuss About Fiber?

By Helaine Krasner, RD Fiber is essential for good health and is especially helpful for weight management. Diets rich in fiber have been linked to many health benefits including bowel regularity, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood sugar control, and a healthier body weight.

Weight Loss Sabotage that Adds to Weight Regain: Comfort food

By the Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s a new year and you’ve set some fitness goals. You’re eating healthier and exercising, determined to lose some weight and get into better shape. But then life happens – stress at work, at home, on the roads. At times we use food to deal with our stress and emotions,…

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Relieving Itchy Dry Skin This Winter

The cold weather has arrived, and our skin has begun to feel the effects.  Due to the cold temperatures and low humidity levels, we are left with dry, irritated skin.  But the problem is more than cosmetic; there are dangerous health risks that are associated with dry skin.  As the skin dries it becomes more…

Patricia Eckardt, PhD, RN, Named to Mather Board of Directors

January 9, 2017 Patricia Eckardt, PhD, RN, Director of the Heilbrunn Family Center for Research Nursing at The Rockefeller University in New York, was appointed to the Board of Directors of John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Board Chairman Kenneth Jacoppi announced. Eckardt, of St. James, is responsible for advancing the field of Research Nursing through…

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Colder Weather Does Affect Chronic Lower Back Pain

By David J. BenEliyahu, DC, DABCSP, DAAPM If you have noticed that cold weather worsens your pain, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the European Project on OsteoArthritis (EPOSA) of 800 people with arthritis, 67% stated that the weather adversely affected their pain. In another study published on PLoS One by…

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Fitness Trends for 2017

By Nicole Zaybak Drepaniotis, MS, RD, CDN Get your body into shape for 2017 with a healthy diet and exercise. Here are some fitness trends for 2017 to help you stay healthy: Body weight training is… Continue reading on Weight Loss Matters: Fitness Trends for 2017