As the months march along, pregnancy can start to feel more like a burden than a wondrous event in the making. When the new you is someone with heartburn, stretch marks, back pain, swollen feet, and varicose veins, you may even begin to wonder whether this was such a good idea. Every pregnant woman can use some sound ideas, like the ones here, for coping with the challenges.
We asked readers if they had old wives' tales that they wanted our Research Department to investigate. Here is a selection of the tales you sent in, along with the results of the work done by our researcher, Craig Segal.
A surprising number of people get too little iron, and few of them realise that lack of this simple element can make them weaker, more vulnerable to infections and less able to concentrate. However, too much can also be dangerous.
Our pets can be our best friends offering companionship and comfort. Nobody likes to think about it, but our beloved pets can also pass on some uncomfortable and possibly dangerous diseases. Find out more about the most common ones to watch out for and how to treat them.
One in eight Canadian couples will have trouble conceiving this year. Here’s what you need to know.
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