Working Out for Two
There is a growing body of evidence regarding the link between improved brain health and exercise.
Now, there is new research that indicates this benefit extends to babies in the womb.
In a recent study (abstract), the babies of women who exercised through pregnancy were born with more mature brains than those born of sedentary women.
Further study will be required to discover whether this effect continues through the child’s development or if the difference is temporary.
Read more about it in the LA Times.