Health and Wellness

There is no easy way to determine the fluid status of an athlete. The body loses fluid during exercise through sweat. In sports such as swimming and water polo, it can be even more difficult to assess the loss of body fluids because the activity is performed in water. Poor fluid status and/or dehydration can […]READ MORE

We all know that a fiber-rich diet is important to overall health. That’s why today’s taste features the Fiber One bar! With 140 calories, 9 grams of fiber, and only 10 grams of sugar it packs 35% of an adult’s daily fiber needs and has won all kinds of “Healthiest Snack” awards for its great […]READ MORE

Last night at the Bon Secours for Women “Bones, Moans & Groans” seminar, a few attendees asked for a brief post on bunion splints to go up on our blog. Well- ask and you shall receive! For those of you who did not attend the March orthopaedic seminar, a bunion splint is a device that […]READ MORE

Bon Secours In Motion and Physical Therapy is offering some hope for those suffering from joint pain caused by over-use or injury. When it comes to the non-surgical treatment of musculo-skeletal ailments whether chronic or acute for all ages, Bon Secours In Motion has new technologies, holistic approaches, and innovative programs to help you recover […]READ MORE

As winter starts to wind down (fingers crossed this is the last cold snap of the season!) and Spring sports and activities start picking up it’s important to take preventative measures to protect your body from injury. Here are some ways you can greatly reduce your chances of getting hurt while still playing the games […]READ MORE

Our shoulders and knees experience natural degeneration as they age, and sports can compound the process. Ernesto Luciano-Perez, MD, sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon at Bon Secours Maryview, discusses shoulder and knee health. How does age affect shoulders and knees? The most prevalent injury in shoulders occurs in the rotator cuff. The degenerative process translates […]READ MORE

What causes muscle soreness following exercise? Muscle soreness is caused when the body is working to adapt to exertion—it’s how you get stronger! Most exercise physiologists believe it is due to microscopic tearing and swelling of the muscle fibers. More tearing = more soreness. This typically occurs after starting a new exercise program or when […]READ MORE

Anand Kapur, MD, family physician and director of sports medicine at InMotion Physical Therapy at Harbour View, said he sees young athletes with overuse injuries from little-leaguer’s elbow to rotator cuff injuries for swimmers. “Most parents played different sports in the fall and spring when they were young,” said Dr. Kapur. “Now, kids are specializing […]READ MORE

Congratulations! One of the healthiest decisions you can make for yourself is to join a gym. It’s also a complicated decision. You need to pick the right place at the right time. Consider joining a gym during a monthly special when the registration fee is waived. This can add up to sizable savings, which you […]READ MORE

Next time you sit down to a meal, pay attention to your eating routine. Do you automatically reach for the salt before you’ve even tasted your food? It’s not an uncommon behavior among Americans – in a society where busy schedules barely allow for time to cook nutritious meals, we find ourselves reaching toward a […]READ MORE