TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Getting into shape or losing a few pounds is a worthy New Year’s resolution, but one that comes with a warning: Take it slow. Jumping whole-hog into an exercise regime is a good way to get yourself hurt if you haven’t worked out for a while, experts say.…
DetailsMONDAY, Jan. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If resolutions are on your New Year’s to-do list, consider adopting a more positive opinion about your body, an expert suggests. “Consider what is really going to make you happier and healthier in 2018: losing 10 pounds or losing harmful attitudes about your body,” said Pamela Keel, a…
DetailsFRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior who’s pledging to lose weight in 2018, be sure you’re shedding excess fat without losing muscle and bone. Losing fat is good for your heart, but maintaining muscle and bone is crucial for staying mobile and living independently, said Kristen Beavers, a health and…
DetailsDanger is greatest for women whose weight was normal before they got pregnant, study finds (HealthDay News) — Women who gain weight after having a baby may be more likely to develop diabetes during their next pregnancy, a new study suggests. Women’s weight before conception and how much they gain during pregnancy are known risk…
DetailsThese healthy habits also lower odds for other obstetric complications, study shows (HealthDay News) — Eating a healthy diet and exercising during pregnancy isn’t just good for the developing baby. A new analysis of 36 studies including a total of more than 12,500 women suggests these behaviors can also lower a mom-to-be’s chances of having…
DetailsIt finds newborns aren’t more likely to be irritable, hard to feed or sleepless Expectant mothers, if you’re taking an antidepressant it won’t make your newborn cranky or at higher risk for other problems, researchers report. Northwestern University researchers divided 214 new moms into three groups: those with a mood disorder who were not using…
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