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I’m sure there are many people who would roll their eyes if I told them I have to watch every calorie I eat. I track it all day long in an app I downloaded to my phone. From my greek yogurt at breakfast to my midday snack of almonds, I know how many calories I […]READ MORE

Certain situations that break from your normal routine can complicate your diabetes treatment – especially your insulin needs. Surgery If you need surgery, for example, you won’t be able to eat from 8-12 hours before the procedure and may not be able to eat a normal diet afterwards. You may require careful adjustments to your […]READ MORE

There are a lot of common myths surrounding diabetes management and insulin use. Below we take a look at three of the most common diabetes myths – and tell you where they go wrong. Myth: Insulin injections hurt. Fact: Insulin does require the use of a needle, but the needles are smaller and thinner which […]READ MORE

Lori Strobl, PT, DPT with Bon Secours Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy recently presented to the Innsbrook Wellness Forum about back and neck pain.  Neck and back pain is very common and there are many causes of the pain.  Lori’s focus was on the ergonomics of your desk set up while at work.  Many of […]READ MORE

Have you or a loved one been struggling with pelvic pain?  Rachel Everett, DPT with the In Motion Physical Therapy Portsmouth Boulevard clinic, will be presenting next week on Non-surgical Therapies for Pain Down There. Come learn about the latest physical therapy treatment options for women suffering from pelvic pain or pelvic floor disorders. Participants will […]READ MORE

Mother’s Day is only a few short days away on the 13th – have you picked up a small token of appreciation for the moms in your life? If not, In Motion is making it a little easier for you to find the perfect gift – fast! Massages and some private time for relaxation are […]READ MORE

This month, Bon Secours for Women is hosting a free “What Women Put Up With” seminar series highlighting health issues that face women of all ages. At Bon Secours In Motion, we place a great deal of emphasis on women’s health and the non-surgical treatment of conditions, like pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence, with […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, elderly women may get an extra boost from weight training – in their memories. For the study researchers evaluated 77 women aged 70-80 who had been diagnosed with “probably” mild cognitive impairment then assigned the women to either a strength-training, walking, or basic balance […]READ MORE

When you go for a run your legs aren’t the only thing getting a work-out – you’re building brainpower too. Exercise has been linked with improved mental functioning, especially related to memory and types of learning. Like any other muscles and organs, the brain is a tissue that declines with age. While scientists used to […]READ MORE

Growing evidence suggests that putting off sleep could suffer long-lasting health consequences. Experts have linked sleep deprivation with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Established research shows that individuals who regularly get less than five hours of shut-eye a night have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later […]READ MORE