Correlates of physical activity among pregnant women in the United States

Article Abstract:

The physical activity levels and trends among pregnant and non-pregnant women were compared to determine who was meeting the recommendation levels and if there were differences in the frequency and duration of physical activity based upon pregnancy status. Results showed many pregnant women did not appear to be meeting the physical activity recommendations and that healthcare providers needed to further encourage the promotion of physical activity during uncomplicated pregnancies.

United States, Pregnant women

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Physical activity levels among breast cancer survivors

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Physical activity including the proportion of breast cancer survivors engaging in recommended levels, by categories of adiposity, age, disease stage, and ethnicity in 806 women with stage 0-IIIA breast cancer participating in the Health, Eating, Activity, and Lifestyle (HEAL) Study, is accessed. Most of the breast cancer survivors were not meeting the physical activity recommendations proposed for the general adult population.

Care and treatment, Breast cancer, Women patients

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Circulating angiotensin converting enzyme activity is correlated with muscle strength

Article Abstract:

A study has assessed the relationship between circulating angiotensin-1 converting enzyme (ACE) activity, strength or the gain in strength in response to training. Conclusions reveal that the data support a role for ACE in the regulation of human skeletal muscle strength however does not confirm a role in altering the response to short-term training.

Muscle strength, Sports medicine, Angiotensin converting enzyme, Weight training

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