Health and Wellness

Studies show that regular exercise helps improve everyone’s quality of life. Sports offer a beautiful blend of recreation and physical activity that makes exercise enjoyable. And sports just aren’t for kids anymore. As more and more adults are becoming (and staying) active, there has been a surge in the number of adults sports leagues available […]READ MORE

Most people start exercising because they want to lose weight. Here’s another reason to turn off the TV and head out for a jog: aerobic exercise and strength training can help you keep your brain in shape, too. After reviewing more than 100 studies, researchers found that working out can help improve memory, attention and […]READ MORE

If you’re on a weight-loss journey, chances are someone has told you at some point that you should feel good about yourself no matter what size you wear. Here’s another reason to improve your body image: it may help you lose weight. Researchers from the Technical University of Lisbon and Bangor University found that obese […]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

A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE

A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE

If you’re trying to lose weight, think about strategy. What you eat plays the biggest part in how much you weigh. So where do you start? By finding something you can change that will have the most impact. I’m a big fan of taking baby steps. Give up everything bad for you and you’ll probably […]READ MORE

This recipe for summer peach and tomato salsa comes from our Registered Dietitian at Chilled Ponds in Greenbrier– Lauren Barkan, RD. Ingredients: 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/2 pound ripe peaches, pitted and cut into wedges 1/4 pound heirloom beefsteak tomatoes, cut into thick wedges 1/4 pound heirloom cherry or pear tomatoes, halved 1 […]READ MORE

Ingredients: 2.5 cups cooked chicken breast 1 cup halved red and yellow tomatoes 1/2 thinly sliced small red onion 3 ears husked corn on the cob 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 12 sliced, pitted green olives 2 tbsp water 2 tsp olive oil 1.5 tsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp kosher salt Remove kernels from 3 […]READ MORE