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Good Graphics: 10 of the best Graphic Tees from Imogene + Willie
Good Graphics: 10 of the best Graphic Tees from Imogene + Willie
Men under more pressure than ever
Men under more pressure than ever
Calling All Male Caregivers: We Are Needed Now More Than Ever
Calling All Male Caregivers: We Are Needed Now More Than Ever
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Mar , 2024
Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests
Tag: Gestational Diabetes

Shared eating habits of couples impact pregnancy weight gain, study suggests

In a recent article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers assessed how gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with the eating behaviors of pregnant people and their non-pregnant partners through a cohort study in the United States. Their results indicate that poor cognitive restraint was associated with higher GWG, suggesting that restrained eating by couples […]

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Dec , 2023
Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women
Tag: Gestational Diabetes

Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women

During reproductive age, poor nutrition quality increases obesity rates and, as a result, the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Dyslipidemia also impacts health, particularly among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In pregnant women, elevated triglycerides increase the risk of gestational diabetes, which can lead to type 2 diabetes and CVD […]

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Oct , 2023
Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease
Tag: Gestational Diabetes

Obesity before or during pregnancy can be the root cause of future cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease later in life. But a new Northwestern Medicine study has found obesity before or during pregnancy is the actual root cause of future cardiovascular disease. Prior to this study, scientists were unsure which factor -; […]

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Sep , 2023
Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity
Tag: Gestational Diabetes

Postnatal research offers clues to tackling maternal obesity

A study has been conducted at Newcastle University, United Kingdom (UK), to assess postnatal dietary patterns, physical activity status, and changes in body weight among obese women living in a highly deprived region in the UK. The study is published in the Nutrients Journal. Study: Maternal Obesity and Patterns in Postnatal Diet, Physical Activity and Weight […]