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Preeclampsia Linked to Increased Risk of Hypothyroidism

Researchers say that women who have experienced preeclampsia have an increased risk of thyroid problems later in life. In fact, the researchers suggested that pregnant women who develop preeclampsia should be monitored for decreased thyroid function as they get older. Pregnant women who have preeclampsia during their first and second pregnancies are at even greater risk. The medical explanation for this correlation is tied to increased levels of something called soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 in the body before delivery. Women with preeclampsia showed higher levels of this substance than other women and this substance has been tied to increased … Continue reading →

The Importance of Bending and Stretching

Many people shirk the fact that bending and stretching should be performed at the beginning of any exercise. It should also be done at the end of each session of any type of physical fitness. Some people just want to get their exercise “in” for the day and basically they rush through the movements of it. Bending and stretching helps you to perform your exercise routine more easily and with greater flexibility. It prepares our bodies, particularly our joints, for what is about to take place. When we are flexible it promotes good posture and balance. It also helps to … Continue reading →

Stretching Helps Avoid Preeclampsia

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A new study funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research found that stretching may actually be better for women who were physically inactive before their pregnancy in avoiding preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is hypertension induced by pregnancy and it’s one of the leading causes of fetal and maternal illness in the world. If left untreated, the condition can lead to death. Pre-Natal Fitness Walking is often promoted as the best form of exercise to protect a pregnant woman from developing preeclampsia. But the study details that women who were not active beforehand and experienced preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy would be … Continue reading →

The Fitness Week in Review for Week Ending June 6

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What a week! Can you believe that it’s the first week of June and that we’re at the halfway point in the year? Intellectually I know time has passed, but it feels like yesterday that my daughter entered 1st grade and all of a sudden she was officially passing the 1st grade and is now a 2nd grader. It’s more than enough to make a mom weep, but more on that at another time. Right now, let’s take a look at our fitness week in review. Focus on the Olympics In our continuing series that focuses on the Olympic athletes … Continue reading →