Driving can become a challenge for older adults. But getting older doesn’t have to mean an end to your driving days. Driver safety includes more than just understanding road signs and traffic laws. As you age, you’ll likely notice physical changes that can make driving more challenging, for example, turning your head to look for…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital has earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, a distinction that places Mather among the top hospitals in the nation for overall patient experience. The award recognizes hospitals for their outstanding performance in delivering a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay. Mather was one of eight…
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – Mather Hospital earned its 13th 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…
By Janet Domke, RN, BSN Adrenal fatigue is a term that can be very misleading. Adrenal fatigue is not a true medical condition but rather refers to a group of symptoms that may be related to adrenal gland function. Adrenal fatigue may result from chronic stress, which causes hormonal imbalances in the adrenals leading…
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Here are some simple ways you can try to save yourself some time while still keeping up with your diabetes care.
Managing your diabetes appropriately is a lot of work. Some of the more time-consuming aspects of self-management are meal preparation (which includes shopping and cooking), exercise, glucose monitoring and medication management.
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Try this delicious low-carb faux potato salad made with cauliflower! By using cauliflower instead of potatoes, this is a much lower carb option than your typical potato salad. Enjoy!
By Erin Caraher RDN, CDN Avoiding gluten has been a popular “weight loss diet” for quite some time now. The problem is, being gluten-free is not just a fad diet and should not be followed for weight loss. Many people suffer with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and most of them probably wish they didn’t…
From your Bariatric Nutrition Team Awaken your taste buds with the fresh produce spring has to offer. Asparagus is a perfect, bright green veggie packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, B6 and folate as well as providing a good source of the mineral chromium and both soluble and insoluble fiber. They also come in…
By Barbara Broggelwirth, RDN, CDN Meal replacement shakes have become very popular for promoting weight loss, but how do you know if they are safe and effective for you? Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN’s) are the perfect resource to pose this question to because they assess the whole individual before making a blanket decision. Since everyone…