Category Archives: Bladder

Over 13 million Americans suffer from bladder weakness and urinary incontinence. Many people believe that urinary incontinence is an older woman’s problem, but really, it can affect anyone at any age. Many bladder leak sufferers don’t believe that there is anything they can do about their problem, but they are wrong. The real problem is ...click here to read more

You go to urinate and you’re faced with a red toilet bowl. Immediately panic sets in… where is the blood coming from?! Although your first instinct is to think the worst, most cases of blood stains in the bowl aren’t serious. To put your mind at ease, we will outline the many different possibilities that ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet has been in focus for quite some time as a good way to support health, particularly heart health and brain health. Well, a Spanish study now suggests that men who adhere to a strict Mediterranean diet have lower cases of aggressive prostate cancer. Those who most closely followed the Mediterranean diet experienced ...click here to read more

In the dead of winter, many of us take the time to jet set somewhere warmer. Maybe you’re a senior heading down south for a few months, or maybe you are traveling to see loved ones. Whatever your reason to travel is, just know that if you’re a female, it may increase your risk of ...click here to read more

A recent study published by researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine reveals how a drug used to treat urinary incontinence in women can also help reduce their sleep problems. Urinary incontinence is a condition where a person loses bladder control and urinates involuntarily. It is closely related to urgency incontinence, in which the bladder-wall ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common occurrence, particularly among women. There are several different reasons for a UTI to develop such as dehydration, obesity, constipation, removal of the prostate gland, drinking too much caffeine, or the use of certain medications. Although women are more likely to experience UTIs than men, it doesn’t mean that ...click here to read more

There are several different bladder problems that a person can experience, like incontinence and an overactive bladder. One of the most common bladder-related problems is urinary tract infections (UTIs), which occurs when bacteria enter the urethra and travels to the bladder. If this infection spreads to the kidneys, it can result in even bigger complications, ...click here to read more

Although November is considered the month for prostate cancer awareness, we feel like it should be discussed all year round. So, we compiled a list of our top articles that touch upon the topic of prostate health. From news breakthroughs and prevention tips to facts about prostate cancer and treatment options, these articles will cover ...click here to read more

Bladder leaks are no laughing matter, and although cases of them are on the rise, many people are still too embarrassed to talk about them. Another health concern on the rise is type 2 diabetes, and as cases of this continue to grow, so do cases of bladder leaks. Why? Because type 2 diabetes can ...click here to read more

Diuresis is a medical term used to refer to increased urination and is often used in a context pertaining to the physiologic processes of urine production by the kidneys and the overall health of the individual. This means that your kidneys will produce an increased volume of urine to be excreted from the body that ...click here to read more

Although thousands of men and women suffer from bladder-related health issues, it still continues to be a topic that isn’t often discussed. A survey titled Peehavior found that 62 percent of women aged 40 to 65 don’t think about their bladder health at all. This is quite unfortunate because many women are suffering from leaks ...click here to read more

There is an ongoing debate about carbohydrates. Are they healthy? Should you cut them out of your diet? What’s the right amount you should be eating? Then there’s the debate of the right carbohydrates to eat, meaning refined versus whole grains. It can be quite confusing, to say the least. When it comes to carbohydrates, ...click here to read more

Irritable bladder is a term used to describe people suffering from involuntary bladder contractions, which lead to a sudden and urgent need to urinate. Irritable bladder syndrome is often referred to as urge incontinence. When people ask, what is irritable bladder syndrome, doctors usually explain that there are common stimuli that can aggravate the bladder ...click here to read more

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the bladder to be expelled from the body. It is commonly triggered by infection, but there are other causes as well. The condition may also go by the name non-gonococcal urethritis, when it is not caused by gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease. ...click here to read more