Family and Community

Each year, kids between the ages of 8 and 15 take part in the Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp at Harbor Park. This program allows children to learn many vital skills of baseball as taught by coaches and players of the Tides.  The 2012 Bon Secours In Motion Baseball Camp was held July 14th […]READ MORE

When your knees hurt, the last thing you feel like doing is putting on a pair of cross trainers and heading out for a walk. But that might just be part of the answer to finding relief. Losing weight combined with exercise reduces pain and helps people who have knee osteoarthritis regain some of their […]READ MORE

When it comes to children who need to lose weight, their friends may have more influence on the scale than you know. A study of high school students found that students whose friends were heavier than them were more likely to put on some pounds. Interestingly, students had a better chance to lose weight – […]READ MORE

Summertime is full of fun, but it’s also full of health risks in the backyard, the campground, and the water! Dr. Carl Wentzel discusses the precautions you should take to protect yourself and your children from the hazards of summer. To learn more about health and summer safety call 889-CARE(2273).READ MORE

I grew up in one of “those homes.” We didn’t have dessert every night. Candy? That was a treat reserved for Easter. Cakes were strictly on birthdays. And when it came time for breakfast every morning, we never had Fruit Loops or Frosted Flakes in our bowls either. Cheerios was the sweetest cereal we were […]READ MORE

Sheila Baily, registered dietitian with Bon Secours In Motion, reviews her top tips for getting – and staying – hydrated in the heat. Some tips include taking into account what fluids you’re drinking, listening to the physical clues your body gives you, and monitoring the extent of your physical activity. For more information about the […]READ MORE

With everyone in a sporting mood this summer and the family-fun filled Fourth of July just around the corner, we wanted to take a minute to send out some advice for mixing alcohol and sports. Given the relationship between a few backyard barbeque beers and pick-up games like frisbee, tag, football, basketball or soccer, we […]READ MORE

Organic. Does the word make your wallet wince? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, the number of children hospitalized for high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past decade and has mimicked the equally dramatic rise in hypertension among American adults. In addition to increased hospitalization rates, the team also found that the average length of […]READ MORE

Many men worry about heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. But there’s an easy to help prevent these illnesses. Look at your plate. Is it filled with nutritious fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein? Earlier this month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched a public awareness campaign to help men figure out the […]READ MORE