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People who have type 2 diabetes and want to improve their blood sugar levels and cholesterol through exercise may want to try short bursts of high-intensity workouts. New research shows that this type of exercise regimen appears to have better results than working out at a lower intensity for a longer period of time. Researchers say […]READ MORE

While it’s pretty common to gain weight as you go through your 30s, 40s and 50s, it can be avoided. It’s also important. Carrying extra weight can harm your health, according to national health authorities. We can blame a few biological changes for middle-age weight gain. One of the biggest challenges is adjusting to a […]READ MORE

Hello Wicked runners! Another Halloween is upon us, which for me, means the privilege of again serving as Medical Director for the Wicked 10k! One of my absolute favorite things about this race is how seriously you all take your costumes. Watching you guys cross the finish line with such enthusiasm and creativity is the […]READ MORE

Arthritis patients who want to remain active and reduce their pain may want to ask their doctor about trying yoga. In what’s believed to be the largest study of its kind, researchers from Johns Hopkins have found that practicing yoga helped people with knee osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis improve their pain by 20 percent. They […]READ MORE

Parents who struggle to get their children to eat more fruit may want to try offering apples. This simple fruit, which comes in a variety of flavors and colors, was by far the most favorite fruit of more than 3,100 children ages 2 to 19 surveyed for a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics. The […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion, female athlete triad, injury, risk, bone, stress, Female athletes – no matter their age – who have low energy levels and abnormal menstrual cycles may be at risk for bone stress injuries and fractures as well as sports-related injuries, according to a new study. The symptoms – known as “the female […]READ MORE

People who exercise enjoy many health benefits including a lower risk for heart failure. But for those who want to significantly lower that risk, they will need to increase their physical activity beyond regular health guidelines. Currently, federal health guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity every week. That may change since new […]READ MORE

There can be many varied reasons as to why one may have leg pain, particularly when walking. In regards to Peripheral Vascular Disease, one of the most common symptoms is lower leg cramps occurring with activity that stops with rest (intermittent claudication). These symptoms may occur in one or both legs. The symptoms of PVD […]READ MORE

Stress can lead to weight gain. For parents who are stressed, it may also cause their children to gain weight, a new study suggests. Indeed, Latino children whose parents feel high levels of stress are twice as likely to be obese, according to new research recently presented at the Obesity Society’s annual meeting. Additionally, the more […]READ MORE

The Southern-style diet is known more for its flavor than its health benefits. If fried chicken, butter rolls, and sweet tea sound like the perfect meal, you could be significantly raising your risk of having a heart attack. New research from the American Heart Association found that people who regularly ate a traditional Southern diet such as […]READ MORE