The holiday season is upon us. It’s supposed to be a time of joy and thankfulness spent with those you love. Don’t let back and neck pain stop you from enjoying the most wonderful time of the year. Try these five tips for staying pain free this ho-ho-ho-liday season:
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM, CDN According to the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter (February 2019), Americans consume 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day on average. Eating a diet high in sugar has been linked to poor diet quality and puts us at risk for many chronic diseases such as obesity,…
Mather Hospital earned its 14th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm.
IBD and IBS have similar names and some similar symptoms. Learn the difference between these two chronic conditions.
By Linda Folken, RDN, CDN, CHC-ACE While cooking methods often depend on diet and personal preferences, there are several benefits to using essential oils in cooking. Not only will essential oils provide any meal with a powerful flavor, but they also provide a natural way to flavor food and can offer convenience when fresh ingredients…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team The crisp fall air means it’s apple picking time again, whether from an orchard or from your local farmers’ market, for a variety of sweet crispy apples. While apples are great for eating as a healthy snack, try something new with your freshly picked apples. This simple, sweet and slightly…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital earned its 14th top “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S. No other hospital in New York State has earned more top ratings from Leapfrog. Mather is one of only three Long Island…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Lisa Aiello of Port Jefferson has been named to the board of the JTM Foundation, which exists to help our community support patient care programs, services and equipment at Mather Hospital. Ms. Aiello is principal interior designer with Rich Designs, Inc. of Port Jefferson and a member of the Interior Design…
By Daphne Baldwin Kornrich, MS, RDN, CSOWM There are eight water-soluble B vitamins that do not provide energy, thus do not have calories, but act as cofactors and coenzymes in the release of energy from food. The B vitamins are: Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic Acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folate/Folic acid…
Having poor bed posture can create or worsen low back pain. Try one of these tips to find comfortable sleeping position.