Women who favor saturated fat over “good” fats or those who take in a lot of calories may have an increased risk for urinary incontinence, regardless of their weight. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology in April 2020, researchers collected data from 2,060 women, ages 30 to 79, including information about [...] Read more »
Male Incontinence
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis, and Prostatectomy Males can develop two relatively common conditions of the prostate: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, and Prostatitis. If the prostate has to be removed altogether, that procedure is called a prostatectomy. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, also known as BPH, is a prostate condition. The prostate gland (present only in men) [...] Read more »
Urinary Incontinence and Menopause
An increase in the frequency of episodes of urinary incontinence is not linked to menopause. A 7-year study of 2,415 middle aged women in the U.S. found that weight gain–not menopause–was associated with increased incontinence. This study was reported in “Obstetrics and Gynecology.” The women in the study reported incidents of incontinence at least once [...] Read more »
Adult Incontinence Report
Enter your name and email address on the right and get your no-cost 18-page “Adult Incontinence Report.” Here is what you will get: Introduction to Adult Incontinence How the Bladder Works The 7 Types of Incontinence The Autonomic Nervous System What To Say To Your Doctor Risk Factors for Incontinence Food and Drink Medications and [...] Read more »