Health and Wellness

Most people think about committing to healthy foods when they want to lose weight so they can fit into a certain size of jeans. But there’s a more important reason to say “no thanks” to junk food loaded with salt. A new study shows that Americans who eat a lot of sodium and little potassium […]READ MORE

Men’s wallets are causing men a lot of pain- and it’s not because they’re empty! Physicians are seeing a huge surge in the number of men who complain of lower back pain and their wallets are the reason why. Sitting with a full wallet in your back pocket for extended period can twist the spine […]READ MORE

Most people think about committing to healthy foods when they want to lose weight so they can fit into a certain size of jeans. But there’s a more important reason to say “no thanks” to junk food loaded with salt. A new study shows that Americans who eat a lot of sodium and little potassium […]READ MORE

Kristin Thompson, MEd, ATC, athletic training coordinator with Bon Secours In Motion, helps athletes and those who want to lose weight to maximize their fitness regimen. Below, Kristin shares some of her most commonly asked questions: Why am I sore after I exercise? Most people who exercise are sore two days after they work out. […]READ MORE

Five or more servings of fruit will give you many vitamins and minerals needed for health. Include all the colors of fruits in your diet as each color represents a different antioxidant and vitamin composition. Try making parfaits using yogurt and fruit topped with a sprinkle of nuts. Fruits can also be added to smoothies […]READ MORE

Perhaps you’ve seen this workout T-shirt. It reads: “So I can eat chocolate cake.” I chuckled the first time I spied it on a woman doing bicep curls in the front row of a weight-lifting class. It turns out a lot of us hit the gym because we need to burn off that chocolate cake […]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

There’s no denying that moving more offers a variety of benefits for your overall health and wellness. An active life can help you to maintain a healthy weight, build heart health, strengthen your muscles and joints, improve your brain performance, and relieve stress while promoting better mental health and sleep. Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle […]READ MORE

Perhaps you’ve seen this workout T-shirt. It reads: “So I can eat chocolate cake.” I chuckled the first time I spied it on a woman doing bicep curls in the front row of a weight-lifting class. It turns out a lot of us hit the gym because we need to burn off that chocolate cake […]READ MORE

Learning how to eat right is one key way to promote your overall health and well-being. Eating correctly can help you lose weight, look and feel better, and avoid or manage chronic health conditions. Poor nutrition and obesity are among America’s gravest health concerns. In 2008, obesity-related health care costs were estimated to be as […]READ MORE