Exercise ‘reduces postnatal blues’ (Sky News Australia)
Mums who can squeeze some exercise into their routine when caring for their newborn can significantly reduce the risk of postnatal depression, a study shows.
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Women Need 60 Minutes of Exercise to Maintain Weight (HealthandAge)
Researchers from Harvard Medical School and their colleagues examined the association of different amounts of physical activity with long-term weight changes among women with an average age of 54.2 years who ate a normal diet The study involved over 34,000 women who reported their exercise and body weight at three-year intervals from 1992 to 2007. Overall, the women in the study gained an …
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How much should you exercise? (CNN)
The headlines sounded promising — 20 minutes of interval exercise can provide the same benefits as many hours of conventional workouts. But soon after came another study, this one suggesting that women should work out an hour every day just to maintain their weight.
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Few Women Get Enough Exercise During Pregnancy (Medical News Today)
Fewer than 1 in 4 pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by doctors and health officials, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study. Guidelines set by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2002 recommend pregnant women get 30 minutes or more of moderate exercise daily, or on most days, if they have no medical or obstetric complications …
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Trouble motivating yourself to exercise? (Suburban Journals)
Physical activity should be as routine as brushing your teeth, but finding the right motivation can take a little work, according to a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health specialist.
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Few pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by health officials: Study (News-Medical-Net)
Fewer than 1 in 4 pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by doctors and health officials, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.
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Exercise an hour a day to prevent weight gain (World Leisure News)
Women may need to exercise for an hour day to stop gaining weight, according to a new study.
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Few Women Get Enough Exercise During Pregnancy (Newswise)
Fewer than 1 in 4 pregnant women meet physical activity guidelines set by doctors and health officials, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.
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24% of Maltese do not exercise (di-ve)
Nearly a quarter of Maltese never engage in any form of exercise, a survey indicates, one of the highest rates within the EU.
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