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Think About Your Heart Health This Valentine's Day
Candy hearts aren’t the only hearts you need to worry about in February. Working out as a couple offers an endless variety of heart healthy benefits, but it can strengthen your relationship even as it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Research suggests that dieting and exercising as a couple (or with a buddy) is easier than […]READ MORE
How Massage Works to Relieve Stress and Heal Pain
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada are shedding light into how deep touch works to ease pain and promote healing in sore muscles. A small study of 11 young men measured the effectiveness of massage in treating inflammation in muscles and boosting athletic recovery. The men rode stationary bikes to the point of physical exhaustion. […]READ MORE
Keep Your Heart Fit, Too
If you exercise and eat nutritious food, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. When […]READ MORE
Shamrock Medical Tent Volunteers Needed!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 8k on behalf of Bon Secours Sports Medicine at the 2012 Shamrock Marathon, please contact Shannon at SVHiggons@rehabcare.com. We will need 100-150 volunteers for this weekend of activity! These are very important volunteer assignments and the races couldn’t happen without your help! […]READ MORE
How Often Do You Wash Your Water Bottle?
When you’re a gym rat or a semi-regular exerciser, you tend to fall into a natural routine. You pack your clothes and toiletries every day and hit the road. However, you may be overlooking a crucial element – your water bottle. Which begs the question – when was the last time you washed your water […]READ MORE
Knee Pain in Middle-Aged Women
Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE
Which is better – cardio or strength training?
We suspect that the root of this question is a lack of clarity about what differentiates these two groups of exercises. We’ve broken them down below: Cardio Training According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular exercise includes any aerobic exercise that increases you heart rate and “involves the steady and repetitive movement” of your upper […]READ MORE
Reasons for Stretching
January is the season when so many millions of Americans resolve to start exercising more, being more active, and making healthier choices. While many of us worry about the cold weather, few worry about the implications of not stretching before starting an activity. Many people report feeling physically stiff during the winter, and with stiffness […]READ MORE
Are potatoes bad for weight management?
We recently encountered a question from a weight loss client, who was wondering if potatoes were “healthy” or if they should be removed from her diet. Potatoes are not always a diet disaster. One large potato has about 280 calories and 63 grams of carbohydrates. The most important thing about potatoes is the manner in […]READ MORE