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Strenuous exercise during pregnancy doesn't appear to increase the risk of most pregnancy complications for mother or baby

Olympic Panel Says Strenuous Exercise Safe During Pregnancy

International Olympic Committee finds little evidence exercise prolongs labor or ups premature birth risk
Watch-like wristbands that monitor heart rate may not offer true readings during exercise

Heart Rate Wristbands Often Display Inaccurate Data

In test of 4 models, 2 provided 'suboptimal' readings during exercise; none as accurate as chest strap
The Compulsive Exercise Test is a valid and reliable self-report measure of compulsive exercise for adults with anorexia nervosa

Compulsive Exercise Test Valid for Adults With Anorexia

Positive relationship between time exercising and eating disorder psychopathology
There's no evidence that fitness tracking devices raise activity levels enough to improve health

No Evidence Activity Tracker Devices Raise Fitness Levels

No sign of step increases in short term or any health effects in the intermediate term
For patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and underlying metabolic disorders

Physical Activity Reduces Intrahepatic Lipid Content

Reductions also seen in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase in NAFLD
Resistance interval training is associated with improved endothelial function

Resistance Interval Training Improves Endothelial Function

R-INT improves flow-mediated dilation throughout two-hour post-exercise period in T2DM patients
Regular physical activity won't lower the risk of multiple sclerosis in women

Physical Activity Does Not Appear to Lower MS Risk in Women

Study shows no benefit, but staying active can help ease disease symptoms
Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disabling injury or illness

Disabling Injury, Illness Less Likely for Elderly Who Exercise

And likely to recover more quickly if injury or illness occurs
Over 90 percent of U.S. high school students don't get enough moderate-to-vigorous exercise

U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise

And bad habits continue after high school for most
For older adults

Promising Results for Laughter-Based Exercise Program

Significant improvements in mental health, aerobic endurance, self-efficacy for LaughActive program