American Heart Association EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 – Oral Abstract 27

A study involving nearly 500 pregnant women in three U.S. cities measured sedentary behavior, sleep, and physical activity across a 7-day, 24-hour timeframe during each trimester.

Research Highlights:

In a study including nearly 500 pregnant women in three U.S. cities from 2020-2025, sedentary behavior, sleep and physical activity across a 7-day, 24-hour timeframe during each trimester were measured. The amount of time spent…

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