By Melissa Buscetta, RD You don’t need a smartwatch, fitness band, or even a pedometer to track your steps. Your phone can track how many steps you take and how far you walk all by itself, assuming you carry it with you in your pocket. Sure, fitness trackers have a lot of useful features, but…
February 7, 2017 The Total Joint Replacement Program at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital will offer a free informational breakfast seminar on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Holbrook Country Club in Holbrook. To register, call 631-686-7876 or at www.matherhospital.org/joint. Orthopedic surgeons will discuss the different conditions that lead…
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…
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…
Make this healthy Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake: Makes 1 serving Ingredients:
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…