Health and Wellness

This blog was contributed by Jaime Lynch, DPT, clinical coordinator at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy at Ghent Station.  Have you ever wondered, “What do I really look like when I am running?” or “what does it mean to have good running form?” Many factors come into play when you have good running from. […]READ MORE

This blog was contributed by Jocelyn Ricasa, MD, race medical director, sports medicine and family medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Associates in Virginia Beach.  Have you ever noticed that your allergy symptoms seem to improve greatly when you are running, but then your stuffy runny nose and watery eyes come back with a vengeance […]READ MORE

This blog was contributed by Jocelyn Ricasa, MD, race medical director, sports medicine and family medicine physician at Bon Secours Medical Associates in Virginia Beach. Have you ever noticed that your allergy symptoms seem to improve greatly when you are running, but then your stuffy runny nose and watery eyes come back with a vengeance […]READ MORE

This blog was contributed by Jaime Lynch, DPT, clinical coordinator at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy at Ghent Station. Have you ever wondered, “What do I really look like when I am running?” or “what does it mean to have good running form?” Many factors come into play when you have good running from. […]READ MORE

This blog was contributed by Dr. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, race medical director and orthopedic surgeon with Virginia Orthopedic & Spine Specialists. As healthy lifestyles become more popular, more people are turning to running in some capacity as a primary way to seek fitness. It is estimated that 10-20 percent of Americans run regularly and as that […]READ MORE

In the time it takes to watch a TV sitcom, you could be taking steps to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. All it takes is 30 minutes of walking.  As more Americans become less active, our risk for heart disease, stroke and other diseases increases. About 80 percent of adults do not get […]READ MORE

Potato chips. Chocolate chip cookies. Candy. When you need a snack, do you reach for something you want to eat or something your body needs? Snacking doesn’t necessary have to be unhealthy, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In fact, it’s an opportunity to make sure your body is getting adequate nutrition. “If […]READ MORE

For many people, it’s not easy to just have one slice of pizza or one piece of chocolate. And French fries? Forget it. Researchers may have figured out why. Highly processed foods have been linked to addictive eating. At the top of the list are some of the biggest culprits you’d expect: pizza, chocolate, French […]READ MORE

Many back problems can be prevented by using correct posture, lifting objects properly and avoiding movements that jolt or strain your back. In fact, many work-related injuries are caused by heavy lifting, repetitive motion and awkward posture, according to the National Institutes of Health. Fortunately, the risk for developing back pain can be reduced by […]READ MORE

We all know that exercise is good for everyone. But what if it makes a difference when you exercise? For people with type 2 diabetes, exercise might have the best results if it’s done after a meal. According to new research from the University of Missouri,people with type 2 diabetes who exercise after eating can more […]READ MORE