Women with disabilities have very low rates of physical activity, which may be an important contributor to overweight in this population. According to the United States Department of Health and Human ...

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The objective is to provide guidance for pregnant women and obstetric care and exercise professionals on prenatal physical activity. The outcomes evaluated were maternal, fetal or neonatal morbidity, ...

Recent research found that brief bouts of stair climbing improved cognitive flexibility, mood, and energy levels, with more ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital ...

The Center for Human Nutrition at the U of A is conducting a research study to learn more about the effects of nutrition and physical activity on wellbeing in postmenopausal women.

Discover how oral contraceptives impact blood pressure during exercise New research reveals theyre safe for active women ...

ADHD manifests differently—and is frequently missed—in women who appear to “have it all together.” Here's what you need to ...

Women, especially those who had high blood pressure during pregnancy or entered menopause before age 45, are among tho ...

Background and objective Despite the known health benefits of physical activity (PA), pregnancy is a time of marked decline in PA levels. To provide women with reliable and trustworthy information, ...

Sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease –– even if you work out in your spare time, according to new research.