Health and Wellness

How much do you really want that filet mignon? Are you willing to raise your risk of premature death? If that sounds overly harsh, you may want to check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to […]READ MORE

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be difficult to adjust to your new lifestyle. Nutrition requirements and  glucose monitoring can be overwhelming. That’s why our nutrition and weight loss team put together a list of five top tips for staying healthy when you have diabetes: Obtain a monitor to […]READ MORE

Here’s a new strategy for those of us trying to lose weight by eating smaller portions: go for foods that have strong smells. It turns out that people tend to take smaller bites of food when it has a strong aroma. A study from the Netherlands tested this theory. Researchers gave study participants a custard-like […]READ MORE

When exercising it’s important to start well prepared. Part of your workout preparation is making sure that you have the nutrition required to sustain a prolonged period of exercise. Too little fluids or carbohydrates can result in cramps and digestive issues. Here are three tips to remember when it comes to exercise nutrition: Eat beforehand […]READ MORE

Don’t be surprised if your doctor wants to talk about working out the next time you visit. In 2010, nearly one-third of adults who had gone to the doctor were advised to start or continue their exercise programs. That’s 10 percent more than in 2000, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control […]READ MORE

Every one can improve their nutrition – including us! That’s why our staff at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia is focusing on a nutrition challenge in honor of National Nutrition Month. Each week the staff focuses on a certain nutritional area (fruits/vegetable consumption, water intake, sodium consumption, protein), and the employee who is […]READ MORE

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an amateur athlete, it’s important to know how to prevent injury, and achieve optimal health and performance. Join our physical therapy experts and sports performance specialists, along with a comprehensive team of sports medicine specialists and surgeons, to discuss the importance of stretching and how to avoid sports injuries. […]READ MORE

Hooray, you’ve finished the marathon! Now what? It’s time to begin recovery. While a comprehensive physical recovery can take up to several months (depending on your performance), you can help to accelerate your recovery by following a few simple tricks: Finish: After you cross the finish line continue to walk for at least ten minutes. […]READ MORE

When you woke up this morning, did you want to get out bed? Or did you have to remind yourself that sleeping in today was not an option? Too many of us are not getting enough sleep. Indeed, about 28 percent of adults report sleeping six hours or less at night, according to researchers from […]READ MORE

Setting up your office using ergonomic considerations is important to protecting your health.  Most ergonomic experts agree on certain designs that will promote your well-being and productivity. To understand the best way to set up a computer workstation, consider the concept of the “neutral body position.”  This is a comfortable body posture in which your […]READ MORE