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Join us for a free seminar on what all parents and coaches need to know about concussions in youth sports, including the answers to questions like: What defines a concussion? What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? What steps should be taken for suspected concussions? What complications can concussions cause? What is ‘Return […]READ MORE

Ever wonder if the health benefits of organic food are really worth the extra cost? That’s what researchers at Stanford University set out to determine in a new study just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Surprisingly – or maybe not –  researchers did not find “strong evidence that organic foods are more nutritious […]READ MORE

Lately the media has spent a lot of time talking about the benefits of a gluten-free diet, but what exactly does it mean to be “gluten-free”? And why the recent focus on this particular diet? Here’s some basic information about gluten-free living. Gluten refers to certain proteins found in wheat, rye and barley. People that […]READ MORE

It’s not hard to be fooled by the scale. Once your body mass index reaches that “normal weight” status, who doesn’t want to feel good about all the hard work that goes into weight loss? Unfortunately, hitting a certain number on the scale or falling within the normal weight range isn’t enough anymore. In fact, […]READ MORE

The Team Lean Challenge has kicked off in Hampton Roads! Team Lean is a free 13-week fitness and nutrition program created in partnership between Bon Secours Employee Wellness and Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance. Using In Motion’s fitness and nutrition experts as team leaders, participantss – selected through applications made in […]READ MORE

If you placed a marshmallow on the dinner table in front of your child, could they wait to eat it? Could they wait 15 minutes? It’s hard enough for adults to delay gratification. But kids who are able to learn self-control skills at age 4 have a lower body mass index 30 years later, according […]READ MORE

If you put a marshmallow on your child’s plate, could they wait to eat it? Could they wait 15 minutes? It’s hard enough as adults to delay gratification. But children who learn this kind of self-control at age 4 have a lower body mass index 30 years later, according to a study to be published […]READ MORE

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

Processed food. It’s a widely-used term for food that’s bad for you, right? Not necessarily so, according to a study published in the July issue of Advances in Nutrition. Where would we be without pasteurized milk, researchers ask? How would people with celiac disease and lactose intolerance be able to eat many foods that require processing […]READ MORE