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Whether you’re struggling with joint pain or trying to optimize your workouts, improving your diet can help boost your overall health and help you get more active. Even small changes in your eating choices can have a huge impact. For patients struggling with joint or back pain, our nutrition team recommends eating for weight loss. […]READ MORE

We’re trying to recruit some supah-cool volunteers for the Blue Moon Wicked 10K in October! To be eligible you must be fun and “spooky-good” at one of our requested skills (Dancing in a gorilla suit? Handing out candy?)! See the flyer below for a full list of volunteer opportunities. If you’re interested please contact Shannon […]READ MORE

Last week Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View launched the health systems integrated clinical information system. ConnectCare enables health care providers to access a patient’s medical data in a single electronic health record (EHR), including medical history, allergies, test results and medications, in one secure and confidential electronic […]READ MORE

Going out to lunch may never be the same. And maybe that’s a good thing. Soon, many chain restaurants nationwide will be required to display nutritional information for everything they sell. Not only will you see how many calories come in that grilled chicken salad with pecans and crumbled cheese, but how much fat and […]READ MORE

Many women worry about their family history of diabetes. And with good reason. Type 2 diabetes can cause high blood pressure and cholesterol, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Here’s the good news: eating healthy foods and getting plenty of exercise can prevent most cases of diabetes in women over the age of […]READ MORE

In Motion at Amelia is looking for a part time Rehab Tech interested in working at a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic! Duties for this position will include assisting physical therapists in patient exercise instruction, cleaning and straightening the clinic, and helping the front office with various tasks when needed. We require applicants to have a […]READ MORE

We’ve known for a long time that regular exercise is an important part of mental health, but a new study is suggesting that, when it comes to preventing dementia, not all exercises are created equal. Studies presented at this year’s Alzheimer’s Association International Conference found that resistance training was particularly beneficial for improving the cognitive […]READ MORE

Many men worry about heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. But there’s an easy to help prevent these illnesses. Look at your plate. Is it filled with nutritious fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein? Earlier this month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched a public awareness campaign to help men figure out the […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, elderly women may get an extra boost from weight training – in their memories. For the study researchers evaluated 77 women aged 70-80 who had been diagnosed with “probably” mild cognitive impairment then assigned the women to either a strength-training, walking, or basic balance […]READ MORE

Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is considered the leading professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. CSSDs are registered dietitians who are specially educated in how to provide the best possible nutrition services for optimized fitness and athletic performance. The key to optimal meal planning for athletes is individualization – […]READ MORE