Previous abortions and exercise: Do they affect pregnancy? (EurekAlert!)

( Norwegian Institute of Public Health ) Women who have had two or more induced abortions have a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia by 60 percent. It is not currently understood to what degree physical activity during pregnancy protects against pre-eclampsia, compared to previous studies. This is shown in two new studies from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health that use data from the Norwegian …
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Exercise is good for you, but a government report shows there’s more to it than that (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

By KATHERINE HOBSON The government’s overall recommendations for physical activity announced in October aren’t terribly earth-shattering: Exercise moderately for 150 minutes a week and strength-train twice a week for substantial health benefits. But the new report is comprehensive, and the details include tidbits you might have missed. 1. The government endorses tree-climbing for kids. Kids …
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