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Choosing your pace based on threshold is more effective than calculations based on maximum heart rate, research shows.

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According to a new study by Northwestern University, the rates of gestational diabetes have increased significantly in the United States ...

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That matters because while gestational diabetes ends when pregnancy does, its effects may not. The condition can increase the risk of a host of complications, such as preeclampsia, and significantly ...