Health and Wellness

The Richmond Strikers Soccer Club had a successful PAL (Police Athletic League) camp this summer. Record numbers of kids participated.  Thanks to Bon Secours Richmond for helping to make this possible!  Visit www.richmondstrikers.com to see more pictures!READ MORE

Federal health officials set a goal for 2010. They wanted to see no more than 15 percent of each state’s population qualify as obese. None of the states made it. In fact, the prevalence of obesity has grown throughout America, according to data analyzed by officials for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Obesity […]READ MORE

When you think about weight loss, do you think about fitting into a specific size of clothing? To you, that size might represent a healthy weight. Maybe it’s the size you wore when you got married – or the size you were in high school. But what if you stopped looking at tags? According to Dr. […]READ MORE

After working in an office all day, it feels great to hit the gym and get your body moving. You might exercise regularly every week. But did you know you’re still at greater risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease? A recent study from the University of Missouri found that “negative physiological changes […]READ MORE

Most people start exercising because they want to lose weight. Here’s another reason to turn off the TV and head out for a jog: aerobic exercise and strength training can help you keep your brain in shape, too. After reviewing more than 100 studies, researchers found that working out can help improve memory, attention and the ability […]READ MORE

A friend of mine recently came by our house with her family. Friends for years, we’ve shared many a gourmet meal courtesy of my husband’s knack for being able to cook just about anything. As we watched my husband cut up a dozen heirloom tomatoes from his garden, she said out loud: “If only that […]READ MORE

Pom Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice has no added sugar, colorants, or cheap filler juices. It is a great source of potassium and is gluten-free. It can be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores and comes with blueberry, cranberry, cherry, mango, kiwi, and nectarine. Pomegranate juice has been shown in clinical studies to […]READ MORE

If you’re trying to lose weight, think about strategy. What you eat plays the biggest part in how much you weigh. So where do you start? By finding something you can change that will have the most impact. I’m a big fan of taking baby steps. Give up everything bad for you and you’ll probably […]READ MORE

If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are someone has advised you to avoid eating out at restaurants. It’s easy to pile on the calories at the salad bar. And you don’t really want to know how much salt goes into your favorite entree. To help customers watching their waistline, restaurant owners will sometimes list […]READ MORE

A diet rich in vegetables helps reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity. One method for increasing your vegetable intake is adding a salad to each meal or eating a salad as a main dish (with a 3-4 ounce protein source). Adding vegetables to your diet will also help you meet your […]READ MORE