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Exercise During Pregnancy Risks

The benefits of exercising during pregnancy are well-known: Exercise helps reduce to swelling, backaches, constipation and bolsters energy, posture and strength. It also helps you sleep. But what about the risks? Here’s what you should know about exercising during pregnancy and the potential risks.

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Pregnancy Exercises by Month

Pregnancy can be the most stressful time in a woman’s life. Exercising through the next 40 weeks will help prepare you for labor and give you an overall sense of well-being. You’ll benefit from less constipation, sleep better and exercise will help your body to accommodate to its changing size. Be sure to discuss your exercise plans with your health care provider and take into consideration any restrictions and recommendations they have. Listen to your body—if you feel dizzy, have heart palpitations, shortness of breath or experience pelvic pressure, stop exercising immediately and contact your health care provider if the symptoms persist.

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Ideas to Get Your Kids More Exercise

It is a fact that kids spend way too much time exercising their fingers with a TV remote, cell phone, computer or video games and too little of it engaging in wholesome physical activity. But how do you peel your kids and teenagers away from these addictive, enticing and often mind-numbing activities and encourage them to stay healthy and physically active instead? It’s possible and it may not be all that difficult to do. Here are some ideas to get your kids more exercise.

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Charlie Sheen Stripping into Skivvies for Hanes

First came Kevin Bacon, then Michael Jordan. Now celebudad Charlie Sheen, 42, will be the face–and body!–of Hanes underwear advertising campaign, Life & Style magazine reports. The Two and a Half Men actor will star alongside basketball legend Michael for the TV spot. Charlie is pumped, an insider told Life & Style. Its an easy get for all these guys.

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The Daily Baby – 1.31.08

Mary Lynn Rajskub, 36, who plays computer whiz Chloe O’Brian on Fox’s 24, and her boyfriend Matther Rolph, 27, are expecting their first child. “With the strike going on, I had to keep busy,” Mary joked to People magazine. “We are thrilled and couldn’t be more excited.” Desperate Housewife actress Eva Longoria recently weighed in on pal Jessica Albas impending mommyhood.