By Amanda Hart When women hit their 40s, it’s common to feel like their metabolic health “slows down.” The truth? It hasn’t just slowed; it’s just responding to hormonal shifts, increased stress loads, and changes in muscle mass. The good news is that the right workout routine can do more than burn calories. It can support hormonal balance, reduce stress, and keep your … [Read more...]
Improved Metabolic Health of the Baby: Another Reason to Exercise During Pregnancy
A new study, conducted on mice, shows that exercising during pregnancy improves the metabolic health of the baby, even when the mother has obesity or consumes a high-fat diet. Researchers found that physical exercise by the mother induces the placenta to secrete a key protein called superoxide dismutase 3 (SOD3), which results in a lowered risk of diabetes for the offspring. … [Read more...]
