Obstetrics & gynaecology

Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?

Expectant mothers receive an avalanche of information about potential risks to their baby. There's a growing list of foods, toxins and environmental threats to avoid. It's normal for this to lead to an increased level of ...

Neuroscience

Do people with migraine get enough exercise?

More than two-thirds of people with migraine do not get enough exercise, according to a preliminary study released today, February 23, 2021, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 73rd Annual Meeting ...

Health

The rainbow of urine colors: What's typical, what's not

Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow. The exact hue depends on how much water you drink. Fluids dilute the yellow pigments in urine. So the more you drink, the clearer your urine looks. ...

Overweight & Obesity

Completing a dangerous cycle: The downward spiral of obesity

(Medical Xpress)—Physical activity and its relation to obesity has been studied for decades by researchers; however, almost no one has studied the reverse – obesity's effect on physical activity.

Health

Poor fitness may impede long-term success in weight loss program

People who are very out of shape when they begin a behavioral weight loss program lose less weight in the long term than those who are more fit, suggests a new study that was accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine ...

Health

AHA: smart ways to get a workout at work

It's no secret that Americans need to move more. Yet our jobs often require us to sit for eight to 10 hours a day—at home, the office or behind the wheel—often getting up only for lunch and trips to the bathroom.

Cardiology

There's something you can do to reduce your risk of stroke

Many people who have had a stroke believe that their family history is the main reason for it, regardless of how well they look after themselves. While a family history of cardiovascular disease does increase your risk of ...

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