Health and Wellness

More than a third of American adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is an important risk factor for a number of health problems, including heart disease and diabetes. A 2010 study from the Brookings Institution estimated the economic cost of obesity in the U.S. to be over […]READ MORE

Every year, nearly 6,000 people visit the emergency room for sports and recreation heat illnesses. Federal health authorities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging coaches, parents, teachers and athletes to know the warning signs for dehydration and heat-related illness. “Any athlete drying from heat is a tragedy that can be prevented,” […]READ MORE

Some people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—especially those with emphysema—may be underweight and malnourished. When you lose weight, you lose muscle mass, including the muscles that help you breathe. This may make breathing more difficult. Those suffering from COPD who are very underweight, especially those with emphysema, are at higher risk of death […]READ MORE

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club had a successful PAL (Police Athletic League) camp this summer. Record numbers of kids participated.  Thanks to Bon Secours Richmond for helping to make this possible!  Visit www.richmondstrikers.com to see more pictures!READ MORE

Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on a joint or other tissue, often by “overdoing” an activity or doing the same activity repeatedly. One somewhat common overuse injury among teens is Osgood-Schlatter disease (also called Schlatter’s disease or osteochondrosis of the tibial tubercle). This condition is defined by inflammation at the top […]READ MORE

The American Academy of Pediatrics has some good news for parents who worry about their children training for sports on hot days. Researchers now believe that children can tolerate heat stress as well as adults if they stay properly hydrated. A previous policy statement from the AAP suggested that children reacted differently to heat stress. […]READ MORE

Federal health officials set a goal for 2010. They wanted to see no more than 15 percent of each state’s population qualify as obese. None of the states made it. In fact, the prevalence of obesity has grown throughout America, according to data analyzed by officials for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Obesity […]READ MORE

My brother and I had a dinnertime deal when we were kids. I would eat all the mushrooms hiding in his salad if he would eat all the cherry tomatoes sitting in mine. My parents were lucky. They didn’t have to come up with special recipes to ensure we ate our vegetables. We ate plenty […]READ MORE

Summer shouldn’t just be for the kids! Make this summer YOUR summer and let Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance help you feel better about the shape you are in. Our certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches will tailor a plan specifically for you. They’ll keep you motivated to achieve your personal fitness […]READ MORE

Swimmer’s shoulder is the name used to describe one of the most common injuries that affects swimmers of all ages and ability levels.  Due to the repetitive overhead motion of the competitive swimming stroke, participants are at a significantly higher risk to develop shoulder pain.  It is estimated that competitive swimmers can take as many […]READ MORE