moms’
Longer work hours for moms mean less sleep, higher BMIs for preschoolers
The majority of preschoolers may not be getting the amount of sleep they need each night, placing them at higher risk of being overweight or obese within a year, according to a new study. Published online by the journal Sleep Medicine, the study investigated links between mothers’ employment status and their children’s weight over time, […]
Excess weight at one year postpartum increases moms’ risk for diabetes, heart problems
‘Watch out for weight gain within a year of giving birth to prevent new risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.’ That advice for women comes from a study published today in the journal Diabetes Care. While it has long been believed that not losing ‘baby weight’ for several years after pregnancy carries long-term risks of […]
Moms, Daughters Become Closer As Workout Partners
NORMAL Nancy focused on her form as she did a set of flies, a strength training exercise to work her upper body. Her workout partner, Heather, looked on. Thats good, mom, Heather said as Nancy completed the set and the two women moved on to their next exercise. Yes, Nancy Gilbert, 50, and Heather Gilbert, […]


