Breathing is a basic human activity. Most of us breathe unconsciously, hardly paying attention to our breathing pattern. However, unlike the contractions of the heart or stomach, humans can control their own breathing.

A new study has shown that exercise during pregnancy improves the metabolism of the baby. Even if the mother is obese or has a high-fat diet. The mother's physical activity causes the placenta to secrete the important protein SOD3, leading to a reduced risk of diabetes in the child.