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When you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet, it’s essential to track your calories. But how many of us keep count of how much protein we’re eating, and where that protein comes from? A new study that looks at animal protein and cancer may change the way many Americans order their burgers. […]READ MORE

The Mediterranean diet has long been recommended for lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease among older people. Now, researchers say it appears to help young, working adults, too. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that the diet – which includes eating lots of fish, nuts, vegetables and fruits – helped a large group […]READ MORE

Visit any gym and you’re likely to hear about High Interval Intensity Training. It’s the latest trend in fitness, promising fast results for people on a mission to meet their weight loss goals. But before you jump into your first HIIT class, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding people to approach this program […]READ MORE

It may not be just extra calories and a lack of physical activity that are affecting children’s waistlines. Parents may want to start watching how much salt their children consume in a day. Researchers say there’s a link between salt intake and childhood obesity, but more study is needed. New research shows that most adolescents […]READ MORE

We are pleased to announce that Bon Secours Sports Performance is now open at the Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, VA. Offering world-class sports performance training at the brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center, you can now train where the Redskins train! Their highly educated staff specializes in speed and agility training, combine-specific training, Functional […]READ MORE

We are proud to announce our Sports Performance opening at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center. We offer world-class sports performance training at the brand new, state-of-the-art Training Center — you can now train where the Redskins train! Our highly educated staff specializes in speed and agility training, combine-specific training, Functional Movement Screening, injury […]READ MORE

Renowned for its ability to improve balance and decrease stress, yoga apparently benefits breast cancer survivors by reducing fatigue and inflammation, according to a new study. In fact, researchers found that the more the women practiced yoga regularly, the better their results, a news release from Ohio State University states. “This showed that modest yoga practice […]READ MORE

As residents in South Hampton Roads prepare to shovel out their walkways and driveways, it’s important to consider proper form to avoid any back and neck injuries. Shoveling snow sends many people searching for an ice pack. In 2012, more than 34,000 people nationwide wound up in their doctor’s office or a hospital emergency room […]READ MORE

Good news for women who like to roll out the yoga mat and lift a few weights. These forms of exercise can help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. And, when combined with aerobic exercise, the risk of diabetes drops even more, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. The […]READ MORE

If your child falls between the ages of 12 and 15, chances are they’re not getting enough exercise. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only 25 percent of kids in this age group are meeting the recommendation for 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity. […]READ MORE