Nutrition & Weight Loss

How much do you really want that filet mignon? Are you willing to raise your risk of premature death? If that sounds overly harsh, you may want to check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to […]READ MORE

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be difficult to adjust to your new lifestyle. Nutrition requirements and  glucose monitoring can be overwhelming. That’s why our nutrition and weight loss team put together a list of five top tips for staying healthy when you have diabetes: Obtain a monitor to […]READ MORE

Here’s a new strategy for those of us trying to lose weight by eating smaller portions: go for foods that have strong smells. It turns out that people tend to take smaller bites of food when it has a strong aroma. A study from the Netherlands tested this theory. Researchers gave study participants a custard-like […]READ MORE

When exercising it’s important to start well prepared. Part of your workout preparation is making sure that you have the nutrition required to sustain a prolonged period of exercise. Too little fluids or carbohydrates can result in cramps and digestive issues. Here are three tips to remember when it comes to exercise nutrition: Eat beforehand […]READ MORE

Don’t be surprised if your doctor wants to talk about working out the next time you visit. In 2010, nearly one-third of adults who had gone to the doctor were advised to start or continue their exercise programs. That’s 10 percent more than in 2000, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control […]READ MORE

Every one can improve their nutrition – including us! That’s why our staff at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Virginia is focusing on a nutrition challenge in honor of National Nutrition Month. Each week the staff focuses on a certain nutritional area (fruits/vegetable consumption, water intake, sodium consumption, protein), and the employee who is […]READ MORE

When you woke up this morning, did you want to get out bed? Or did you have to remind yourself that sleeping in today was not an option? Too many of us are not getting enough sleep. Indeed, about 28 percent of adults report sleeping six hours or less at night, according to researchers from […]READ MORE

For more than six years Bon Secours In Motion and Physical Therapy has been committed to helping the residents of Hampton Roads live their most active lives. From state-of-the-art physical therapy programs undertaken to help regain motion after an injury to sports performance training designed to shave milliseconds off of a swim lap, our outstanding […]READ MORE

What you eat before exercising is important; it needs to supply you with enough energy to perform well throughout your entire game or gym session. A good workout snack or meal before exercise is carbohydrate-rich with small amounts of protein. The carbs will help boost muscle stores and fuel your performance. Small amounts of protein […]READ MORE

If you are diagnosed with diabetes, you may be more susceptible to eye problems. Thankfully, there are steps patients can take to reduce and avoid these health issues. The American Diabetes Association urges anyone with diabetes to keep their blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial showed […]READ MORE