Dr. Christine Browning discusses high blood pressure, causes and treatments

High blood pressure is among the most pervasive chronic conditions in America. An estimated 95% of Americans will battle high blood pressure at some point in their lives. High blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure greater than 140 or diastolic pressure greater than 90. Unfortunately, most people with high blood pressure feel no … Read More

Good Health Tip: Healthy Eating Decreases Stress

[Note: The following was submitted by our Employee Wellness team.] You can handle stress better when you are as healthy as possible, so eating nutritiously is a good defense against stress. The tips below focus on using nutrition to reduce the symptoms of stress. Avoid or limit caffeine. Coffee, tea, some soda pop, and chocolate … Read More

National Women’s Health Week

Bon Secours celebrates women and their health as part of National Women’s Health Week. Dr. Christine Browning discusses women’s heart health – particularly warning signs, prevention and treatment.

Bon Secours Teams Up to Teach Good Nutrition

Girls today receive so many mixed messages about food and their bodies. Bon Secours community dietitians and the YMCA have united to offer the right information through GirlForce, an eight-week wellness program for 7- to 12-year-old girls. Bon Secours community dietitians Rachel Bulifant and Sarah Gajewski are teaching life-long lessons about healthy eating. About 180 … Read More

Lighten Up: Risk Factors – Part 2

[Author's Note: This blog post is the last post in a three month blog series that has been published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Previously in this blog … Read More

Lighten Up: Moods & Foods

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. We realize that some people try to … Read More

Good Health Tip: Deep Breathing for Stress Relief

[Editor's Note: The following was submitted by our Employee Wellness team.] Take some time to practice deep breathing every day, especially when you’re under stress. You can begin by sitting, standing or lying down. It helps to wear loose, comfortable clothes. Begin by breathing in slowly through your nostrils. Remember to use your abdominal muscles. … Read More

Lighten Up: Stress – Communication

Lighten Up is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Communication involves the exchange of information between individuals. Communication comes … Read More

Lighten Up: Delightful Dining Out

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.]   Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. Eating out can be a hassle … Read More

Lighten Up: Mind/Body Exercise

[Author's Note: This blog post is part of a three month blog series that is published on Wednesdays.] Lighten Up is a Mind-Body weight loss clinic, which is offered several times a year, focused on providing interdisciplinary support to participants desiring to make a commitment to lifestyle modification. “The spirit and the will to excel … Read More