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Bon Secours Health System, Norfolk Collegiate School and the Hampton Roads Strikers are presenting a free sports safety and nutrition education seminar featuring three mini, educational seminars for coaches, parents and athletes. The event will be held from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, February 7 at Norfolk Collegiate School Bon Secours experts will […]READ MORE

Exercise may help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance, mobility and quality of life but it should be started early on after diagnosis. About 60 percent of patients who have Parkinson’s suffer a fall every year. Two-thirds of them fall repeatedly. “The resulting injuries, pain, limitations of activity and fear of falling again can really affect […]READ MORE

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and current In Motion Sports Performance client LaShawn Merrit recently sat with Virginian-Pilot reporter Larry Rubama and reflected on world records, rivalries and what’s next for the world champion. http://hamptonroads.com/2014/12/portsmouth-track-star-merritt-takes-look-backREAD MORE

Exercise and healthy eating are essential for successful weight loss. But here’s a strategy for losing weight you won’t find in the gym or the health food section. Try to make sure you get a good night’s sleep every night. Research shows that sleep isn’t just essential for the brain, according to the National Institutes […]READ MORE

Every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight by eating a healthier diet. If you’re one of the thousands of people searching the internet for diet clues, authorities at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some important advice. Make sure you seek information from someone qualified to give it […]READ MORE

Holiday cookies. Adult beverages. Grandma’s fudge. This time of year leaves a lot of people wondering how to get rid of the dreaded belly fat. If you ask the researchers at Harvard School of Public Health for advice, they’re likely going to tell you to head to the nearest weight room and work on your […]READ MORE

Can you balance on one leg? New research suggests it may reflect a person’s brain health and their risk for having a stroke. Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood pressure damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy […]READ MORE

Chronic, low-back pain – a common problem that’s often difficult to treat – may be eased with the practice of yoga, according to two studies. But before anyone rolls out their yoga mat for the first time, they should understand that yoga does not replace conventional medical care. It should also not be used to […]READ MORE

If you feel like you need to take a nice, long nap after Thanksgiving, don’t blame it on eating turkey. Yes, turkey does contain tryptophan, an essential amino acid which is associated with inducing drowsiness, but that’s not what’s really making us so sleepy. It’s actually from overeating, according to the American Chemical Society. When people overeat, […]READ MORE

Carrying groceries. Lifting children. Pulling doors open. Building strength and muscle mass in your arms – specifically your biceps – isn’t just for show. It’s important to have strong biceps for everyday activities. But which exercise is best for targeting the biceps? A recent independent study, commissioned by the American Council on Exercise, evaluated which […]READ MORE