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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age of 65. We look into the common signs and symptoms of PMR.

A muscle pull (or strain) occurs when you twist, pull, or tear one of your muscle. As we age we are more susceptible to muscle pulls. However, you risk a pull if you don’t warm up properly before you exercise and stretch a muscle past its limit, train longer than what your body can handle, or if you push a past muscle injury too far before the muscle has had adequate time to heal.

During this time, baby is also growing ears, eyes, capillaries for blood flow, fingerprints, and will start to suck and yawn, which is truly adorable on an ultrasound! Mom can also expect some pleasant happenings along with a few more uncomfortable occurrences during her second trimester of pregnancy.

The first trimester of pregnancy is a roller coaster of physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that may make you feel like you have little control over your own body. However, this remarkable transformation is literally building a safe haven for your baby. Here are 10 common things to expect during your first trimester of pregnancy.

Ovulation typically occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary, travels along the fallopian tube, and enters the uterus for fertilization. Here are eight things to keep in mind when you’re trying to get pregnant using an ovulation calendar.

For those who’ve never experienced labor before, it can be a little scary and anxiety-provoking since they don’t know what to expect. To help, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about labour.