Health and Wellness

People diagnosed with arthritis may need to be screened for anxiety and depression. Federal researchers have found that one-third of adults in the United States with arthritis, ages 45 and older, report having anxiety or depression, according to a news release from publisher Wiley-Blackwell. In fact, anxiety is nearly twice as common as depression among […]READ MORE

When you go for a run your legs aren’t the only thing getting a work-out – you’re building brainpower too. Exercise has been linked with improved mental functioning, especially related to memory and types of learning. Like any other muscles and organs, the brain is a tissue that declines with age. While scientists used to […]READ MORE

Growing evidence suggests that putting off sleep could suffer long-lasting health consequences. Experts have linked sleep deprivation with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems. Established research shows that individuals who regularly get less than five hours of shut-eye a night have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later […]READ MORE

When Sharon Adams arose Thanksgiving morning, she was planning to celebrate the holiday with family and feasting as she had always done. The celebration turned to uncertainty, however, when Ms. Adams suffered a stroke and had to be rushed to the emergency department at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. She was quickly transported to Bon […]READ MORE

New research published in Pediatrics, links social stress with an increased risk of obesity in younger kids – especially girls. After analyzing public date for over 1,600 preschoolers, researchers linked the presence of social stressors in the home, like unstable housing, a parent’s depression, substance abuse, or a father in jail, with an increased risk […]READ MORE

This weekend, Aaron McKissick, the Coordinator of our Sports Performance Program at In Motion’s Harbour View clinic, spent some time working with the outstanding young athletes on Western Branch Athletic Club baseball teams. Aaron hung out under the Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance tent at Chittum and offered free baseball swing […]READ MORE

When I was growing up, I played for hours outside with my friends. Roller skating, bicycling and playing a game called Kick the Can – those were our favorite activities. I can remember maybe one kid in school who needed to lose weight. Sadly, it’s a different story today. From parks to playgrounds, about 17 […]READ MORE

While it sounds like a quick fix, turning off the television and unplugging the video games won’t help your child lose weight. There’s an established correction between childhood obesity and the number of hours spent in front of a screen watching television or video games. But new data suggests it is not necessarily true that […]READ MORE

Diabetes rates in the United States are on the rise, with the Centers for Disease Control raising their estimate of how many Americans have the chronic condition by 9% – to nearly 26 million. With the growing obesity rates doctors are seeing more obesity related type-2 diabetes. For these newly diagnosed diabetics, nutritional counseling is […]READ MORE

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is considered the leading professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. CSSDs are registered dietitians who are specially educated in how to provide the best possible nutrition services for optimized fitness and athletic performance. The key to optimal meal planning for athletes is individualization – […]READ MORE