Health and Wellness

If you put a marshmallow on your child’s plate, could they wait to eat it? Could they wait 15 minutes? It’s hard enough as adults to delay gratification. But children who learn this kind of self-control at age 4 have a lower body mass index 30 years later, according to a study to be published […]READ MORE

Whether you’re struggling with joint pain or trying to optimize your workouts, improving your diet can help boost your overall health and help you get more active. Even small changes in your eating choices can have a huge impact. For patients struggling with joint or back pain, our nutrition team recommends eating for weight loss. […]READ MORE

Processed food. It’s a widely-used term for food that’s bad for you, right? Not necessarily so, according to a study published in the July issue of Advances in Nutrition. Where would we be without pasteurized milk, researchers ask? How would people with celiac disease and lactose intolerance be able to eat many foods that require processing […]READ MORE

Thirty years ago, overweight children stood out in the classroom. It just wasn’t common for kids to be significantly overweight or obese. Things are different today. Obesity is a national epidemic. But parents can do something. They can be exercise role models. A small study of 83 families found that when mothers walked an additional […]READ MORE

Physical therapy, when conducted under the watchful eyes of an experienced physical therapist, encourages muscles to heal quickly and maintain their flexibility and strength. For patients facing a sports injury or orthopaedic surgery getting active as soon as possible can make a huge difference in the success of recovery. For those who have undergone a […]READ MORE

Last week Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View launched the health systems integrated clinical information system. ConnectCare enables health care providers to access a patient’s medical data in a single electronic health record (EHR), including medical history, allergies, test results and medications, in one secure and confidential electronic […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion is a proud sponsor of the 18th Annual Santa Claus Shuffle 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run, which will take place December 15, 2012 in beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia. Join the crowds of costumed runners through the scenic streets of Olde Towne at this fun, festive, family event! Enjoy […]READ MORE

Going out to lunch may never be the same. And maybe that’s a good thing. Soon, many chain restaurants nationwide will be required to display nutritional information for everything they sell. Not only will you see how many calories come in that grilled chicken salad with pecans and crumbled cheese, but how much fat and […]READ MORE

Many women worry about their family history of diabetes. And with good reason. Type 2 diabetes can cause high blood pressure and cholesterol, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Here’s the good news: eating healthy foods and getting plenty of exercise can prevent most cases of diabetes in women over the age of […]READ MORE

Going out for lunch may never be the same. And maybe that’s for the best. Soon, many chain restaurants nationwide will be posting nutritional information for everything they sell. Not only will you see how many calories come in that turkey sandwich on whole wheat, but how much fat and sodium it contains, too. It’s […]READ MORE