India, July 6 -- "Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity." - John F. Kennedy
For years, doctors have encouraged women to stay active during pregnancy because of its well-established benefits: it lowers the risk of gestational diabetes, supports healthy weight gain, improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts mood, and may even make labour and recovery easier. But could exercise during pregnancy also benefit a baby's developing brain?
A study published in JAMA Network Open suggests maternal physical activity may be associated with improved early neurodevelopment in children, particularly during infancy.
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Researchers from Japan a...