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CAPSULE COMMENTS: When do you announce you're pregnant?

by Aaron La Borde

Is there a right time to announce a pregnancy? Some women feel that 12 weeks is an appropriate time because that’s when an ultrasound is usually performed and the resulting picture adds a sense of reality to it all.

Also, because the risk of a miscarriage is greater during the first trimester, the usual protocol is to keep things quiet for at least three months. But it’s good to share the news with those closest to you.

 

Morning person or night owl

Some people claim to be a morning person while others are night owls. Is one better for one’s health than the other? A huge survey of over 400,000 people in England concluded there was a 10 per cent higher risk of death from all causes in those who preferred late nights to early mornings. The study found that those who preferred late nights were more impulsive and used more psychoactive substances.

 

Our skin as we age

The skin can become thinner and almost transparent with age. The skin on the hands, arms and legs are most affected and can become papery thin. Bruising and skin tears can occur more frequently. The causes include the natural effects of age, excess sun exposure, smoking and alcohol consumption. Also use certain cortisone-like creams can also contribute. The condition is not reversible but regular use of moisturizing creams and protecting the skin with garments can help.