Health and Wellness

If you want to lose weight, you have to take control of what you eat. And to eat fewer calories – and be healthy – you have to eat vegetables. I’m lucky, I guess. I love vegetables. I love a fresh salad of dark, leafy greens. If I can fill my plate up with grilled […]READ MORE

Forget construction; even desk jobs can be hazardous to your health! Cynthia Simmons, a physical therapist with Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, recently went on WAVY TV to discuss “workplace ergonomics.” While the subject may sound archaic, work ergonomics is, according to Simmons, easily described as “the study of making the […]READ MORE

A preliminary study is suggesting that kids who specialize in one sport may be setting themselves up for more injuries. Researchers examined 154 young athletes (average age 13) involved in a variety of sports. Of the 154 athletes, 85 had been treated for sports injuries and 69 were there to receive physicals. The study, presented […]READ MORE

Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained from a variety of foods, such as cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola oil. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body they must be obtained from dietary sources and fall into the category of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease risk of heart disease and […]READ MORE

Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained from a variety of foods, such as cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola oil. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body they must be obtained from dietary sources and fall into the category of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease risk of heart disease and […]READ MORE

Stiffness in the lumbar region of the spine is one of the most frequent causes of back pain and discomfort. When it comes to back stiffness, heat treatments can be a very effective home remedy. Heat helps stretch the soft tissues and muscles in your back by promoting blood flow. Increased blood flow in the […]READ MORE

In a cruel twist of fate, the month of May manages to be both National Burger Month and National Salad Month. While some people may view this as a meal showdown (fast food vs. healthy food, high caloric vs. low caloric, unhealthy vs. healthy), we’re here to remind you that you can celebrate both without […]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

It’s hard to believe the remaining contestants on The Biggest Loser are the same people who started the show 20 weeks before. Losing 150 pounds is like losing the weight of an entire person. It’s a testament to how diet and exercise can work if you do it consistently and with the help of personal […]READ MORE

Baseball player Scott Podsednik stole 35 bases with the Royals and the Dodgers last season, but it’s now May and he has yet to take a Major League at-bat this year. Sports Illustrated wonders when Podsednik will return to form- if ever. Why? Plantar faciitis. This some-what mysterious but incredibly agonizing foot inflammation has sidelined […]READ MORE