Health and Wellness

When it comes to exercise, most people think about burning calories and building muscle. Just as important, however, are flexibility exercises. Not only do flexibility exercises help the body recover from aerobic activity, but they also help lower a person’s risk for injury while improving sports performance. In fact, flexibility exercises, which benefit bones and […]READ MORE

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

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

It’s a common misbelief that if you’re obese or overweight, you cannot suffer from poor nutrition. Yet many people preparing for weight loss surgery are actually malnourished and lack proper nutrition, a small study has found. Indeed, one in five patients preparing to undergo bariatric surgery had multiple nutritional deficiencies, according to research from Johns […]READ MORE

Pregnant women experiencing back pain may find some relief through exercise.  In fact, physical exercises before and during pregnancy can be effective in preventing and reducing low back and pelvic pain, according to a news release from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect a woman’s muscles, ligaments, bones, and […]READ MORE