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Cooking and eating at home more often may be an excellent strategy for anyone trying to lose weight by watching how many calories they consume. Researchers have found that eating out at restaurants often means consuming an additional 200 total daily calories, according to a study published in Public Health Nutrition. When you consider how often in a week […]READ MORE

Summer weather in South Hampton Roads leaves many thirsting for something cold to drink. Sweet tea might sound downright delicious but it’s important to remember that your body needs hydration, not empty calories.  This is especially important for those trying to lose weight and fuel their body with nutritious foods. “With an endless variety of […]READ MORE

Improving the overall quality of your diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The study, by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, found that those who improved their diet over four years – by eating more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and less sweetened beverages and saturated fats, for example – […]READ MORE

Having arthritis puts people at a higher risk for falling and fall-related injuries, according to new federal statistics. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that when people had arthritis, they were 1.3 times more likely to have a fall, 2.4 times more likely to have two or more falls and 2.5 […]READ MORE

When children head back to school this fall, parents and teachers expect them to need a little remediation. But a new study shows that some of them may need something else – more physical activity and healthier meals. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that some kids are gaining weight more quickly during the […]READ MORE

Children who suffer from a concussion can experience a number of symptoms immediately after being injured. Physical symptoms – headache, dizziness and fatigue – begin immediately after the injury. But emotional symptoms may appear later on during recovery, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined questionnaires from 235 […]READ MORE

Many families in South Hampton Roads will be kicking off the grilling season this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re trying to lose weight or just want to maintain your healthy eating habits, this holiday weekend is the the perfect opportunity to try grilling fruits and vegetables. Not only does it help everyone meet the daily recommendations […]READ MORE

Participating in aerobic physical activity can be challenging if you have a disability. Yet physical activity is something many doctors strongly recommend for adults with disabilities. Nearly half  of adults with disabilities who are able to do aerobic physical activity do not get any, according to a Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease […]READ MORE

You’ve heard the rumors and have been waiting in anticipation for this to happen — and now it’s finally time! We are proud to announce the unveiling of the newly expanded Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance Center at Healthy Way and would like to invite you to come share this excitement with us. All […]READ MORE

Lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Weight loss. Smaller waistline. Those are just a few of the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. Now, researchers say people are less likely to have a stroke the more they eat these pieces of nature’s candy. A new analysis of 20 studies conducted in Europe, Asia and the […]READ MORE