You probably spring clean your house every year, without fail, but have you ever considered spring cleaning your health? The fact is that most of us think about making small changes in our lives to improve our health. However, many times we fail to act and keep telling ourselves that we’ll start tomorrow. Unfortunately, tomorrow never comes. (more…)
After crossing a certain age, women are more likely to develop a leaky bladder due to loose pelvic floor muscles. Kegel exercises can help improve bladder control and prevent you from being caught up in compromising solutions that can cause a lot of embarrassment. But what are Kegel exercises? And how do they help you? Find out all you need to know about it by reading this blog. (more…)
Whether it is an old parent or relative or a small child, taking care of someone with urinary incontinence is not simple. Caregivers have to navigate through to offer the right kind of support without being too insensitive toward what can be perceived as an embarrassing situation for some. (more…)
Based on the National Association for Continence estimates, about 25 million adults in the US have either chronic or temporary incontinence. However, not everyone is getting treated for the condition.
Some cases of incontinence may be mild and may not require extensive or invasive treatments other than a few lifestyle changes, but many types of incontinence can become a huge obstacle in life. (more…)
Our bladder is an incredibly essential organ that works 24/7. Usually, it works so well that most of us do not give it, or its health, a second thought, but we should!
It is vital to consider the bladder’s crucial role in maintaining our overall health. Since bladder health changes over time—just like the rest of our body—it is incredibly important to stay informed and take care of your bladder’s health in the best ways possible to avoid bladder issues. (more…)
Urinary incontinence refers to a loss of bladder control, and it’s a common condition in the US. It can be as severe as being unable to reach the bathroom in time to occasional leakage when you sneeze. (more…)
An overactive bladder is a condition that affects millions of people. It’s when the bladder muscles begin to contract involuntarily. This makes you want to urinate more often and quite suddenly, even when the urine volume in the bladder is pretty low. (more…)
Dealing with a leaky bladder can be very stressful. Not only do you have to always know where the bathroom is in a public space, but you also have to worry about accidental leaks, the costs involved for treatment, and things like adult diapers and so on. (more…)
Despite over 25 million American adults experiencing urinary incontinence during their life, very few know about the condition beyond the basics.
Moreover, a lot of the information about urinary incontinence floating about is primarily based on myths—due to unawareness. This is mainly because people find topics such as bladder leakage and urinary incontinence embarrassing to talk about. (more…)
Menopause can often mean a whole host of changes for most women going through it. These changes can be hot flashes, a little weight gain, occasional mood swings, or something slightly more frustrating, like bladder issues. (more…)
