Many of us look forward to the start of the Olympics. Not only is it an amazing display of athletics, but also an important international and cultural event. The 2016 Rio Games have already been highly controversial with the fear of the spread of the Zika virus which is prevalent in the region and spread…
By Jaclyn Mascia MS, RD, CDN Practicing portion control is essential for healthy eating and weight loss. As food portion sizes have increased over the years, so have our weights and waistlines. Food portions have grown so large that we have difficulty remembering what a normal portion size really looks like. Therefore, many of us…
By Mather Hospital’s Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s important to stay hydrated, especially during the hot summer months. Most drinks that are advertised are high in calories and high in sugar, and it’s best stay away from liquid calories. To enjoy a low calorie-high flavor thirst quenching drink, try adding fruits, spices or extracts to your…
By Helaine Krasner, RD, CDN Fat is an important part of our diet. In addition to providing flavor and helping us feel full longer, fat provides important functions. Why is fat important? We need fat to produce hormones, to help support cell walls, and for healthy skin and hair. Healthy fats lower our risk of…
By Linda Folken, MS, RDN, CDN In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and a steady exercise routine, it is also important to manage your stress. Stress management can increase your awareness of everyday stressors and allow you to be better prepared to handle them before you get overwhelmed. Try these three tips to…
July 29, 2016 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded John T. Mather Memorial Hospital four stars – the highest of any Long Island hospital – for patient experience, safety, and timely and effective care measures based on publicly reported data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS)…
Did you know that our bodies host species that no scientist has ever studied? One of the closest habitats to us as humans is the belly button, yet it is relatively the most unexplored. As the belly button is a commonly neglected area for hygiene, it hosts a plethora of unstudied and unidentified species of…
By Celeste Gorman MS, RD, CDN Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to enjoy fresh, nutritious foods. Your first thought might be “it’s too much work!” or “I don’t have time.” However, if you consider these 12 benefits of gardening, you may just change your mind and improve your health along the way.
By David J. BenEliyahu DC, DABCSP, DAAPM Many people suffer from back pain due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis, and sciatica. If you have any of these conditions, you might benefit from sleeping on your side in the ‘fetal’ position with a pillow between your legs. Alternatively, sleeping on your back with two pillows…
Ah summer! A time where everything from picnics to play-dates are better outdoors! There are several things to be mindful of when participating in outdoor activities, such as applying sunscreen, keeping a watchful eye on children swimming in the pool or at the beach, and mosquito bites.