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Can Motherhood Make Us Better Athletes?
Forget Couch to 5K, maybe it should be Delivery Room to Marathon. While many postpartum mamas complain of the toll their pregnancies took on their bodies, doctors claim that the experience may make them more powerful than they were before conceiving a child. Researchers from Michigan State University and John Moores University in Liverpool have found that increases in blood volume and hormones that occur during pregnancy can improve the body's muscle strength, allowing women to excel at athletic activities.
What Classes and Activities Are Your Children Enrolled In?
Put me in coach! With the school year back in swing for most children, a new season of extra-curricular activities is under way. From athletic teams to the more creative hobbies, after-school programs offer children a chance to burn off some energy, make new friends and learn skills.
9-Year-Old Athlete Kicked Off Team For Being Too Good?
If Michael Phelps had been pulled from the pool, would he have gone on to be the winningest Olympian? It's ridiculous to think that a child could be punished for being too good an athlete, but that's what is happening to Jericho Scott, a 9-year-old little leaguer in Connecticut who has an arm that can throw a fast one. While the pitcher tops off at 40 mph and has never beamed another child during a game, batters have a hard time hitting his pitches, and some parents were concerned when their sluggers went up to bat.
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The Pleasures of Placenta Keep Expanding
Often called the "tree of life," placentas are known to have special healing powers for postpartum moms and some even believe they have a way with spirits. Taye Diggs's wife Irina had hers turned into pills while Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey had plans to plant theirs under a tree. Some, like myself, told the doctors to take it to a place never to be seen again.
Kidmazing: Seven-Year-Old Played Hoops With Michael Jordan
Anthony Iglesia wants to be like Mike. The seven-year-old baller was in Santa Barbara attending Michael Jordan's basketball camp when the iconic athlete tapped him to play a game of two-on-two against another camper and San Antonio Spurs player, Tony Parker. The former duo beat the latter with young Anthony scoring the winning basket and just as many points as Jordan.
10 Hot Athletic Dads
Mothers who aren't fond of sports may not care about the players, but they might appreciate their looks. The NFL, NBA, and MLB all provide muscular eye candy and they aren't the only places where good lookin' pops can be found. Think tennis, golf and surfing for some more quality finds!
Rachel Zoe Puts Pedialyte on Ice to Get Through Fashion Week
It turns out stylist Rachel Zoe doesn't just know how to dress a pregnant woman, she also knows how to use kid products to heal an aching adult body. The style maven put a photo on twitpic of Pedialyte on ice from Fashion Week, which got me thinking about grown-ups using goodies formulated for kids.
Pedialyte is an electrolyte drink that was "specifically designed to replace fluids and minerals (electrolytes) that are lost when a child has diarrhea with or without vomiting," but many adults — especially athletes — use it to replenish their bodies after times of stress, sickness and electrolyte loss.
Kim Clijsters Wins One For Working Mothers Everywhere
Serve one up for all of the mothers out there. The decision to return to work after the birth of a baby can be hard. For professional athletes, the preparation requires more than just emotional strength but physical preparation.
LilSugar Weekly Recap Quiz
The stork dropped off some babies this week and announced news of others to come! Also included in this week's LilSugar news were shocking statements made by Jon Gosselin and a slideshow of super hot athletic pops. Take my quiz to see if you've been taking your daily dose of LilSugar.
Nepotism Makes For Famous Stars
There's no business like show business when it comes to nepotism. If mom is an actress or dad is a rock star, chances are the kiddos will want to test the spotlight out for themselves. Models, athletes, actors, and politicians who have left their legacies in films, trophies, and legislation have also passed on their genetics to these famous celebrity children.
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