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Category Archives: General Health

Why Is Urine Leaking When I Cough?

The likelihood of experiencing bladder control problems increases with age. Also called urinary incontinence, it can be very frustrating, degrading, and have a significant impact on your quality of life. But why does it happen? It can have different causes in women and men. In men, the primary cause is BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia. ...click here to read more

Is There an Art to Aging Gracefully?

Let’s talk about aging. It might not be your favorite subject, but guess what: it’s going to happen. Unfortunately, we live in a society that seems inherently against aging. But getting older is not a bad thing. There is an art to aging gracefully and plenty of things you can do to embrace and improve ...click here to read more

Give Your Muscles the Support They Need

Most people take their muscles for granted. It’s pretty easy to do. Unless you’re trying to be a bodybuilder or a powerlifter, you probably don’t think about them at all. And it’s a huge mistake. Especially if you’re 50+. In fact, it’s very easy to argue that muscle mass and strength is far more important ...click here to read more

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Is Hygiene Hurting Your Health?

Handwashing is all the rage these days. In fact, there might not have been such a strong emphasis on hand hygiene among the general public in your lifetime. But hands aside, is all that washing good for you? Maybe not, suggest some doctors, dermatologists, and microbiologists. Washing less—other than your hands—might be a way to ...click here to read more

Vein Health Checklist

Keeping healthy veins might not be your top priority. That’s completely understandable. After all, you’ve got other things to worry about. But showing a little love to your veins every day can help you avoid unsightly spider veins and potentially painful varicose veins. It might be hard to believe, but there are roughly 60,000 miles ...click here to read more

Gum Disease Could Be a Risk Factor Dementia: Study

According to a new study, gum disease could be an indicator of dementia. Published in the online edition of Neurology, the study looked at the association between irreversible gum disease that can cause tooth loss and mild cognitive impairment. Researchers looked at patient’s dental health over 20 years and found that those with the most ...click here to read more

Tips to Help You Cope with an Enlarged Prostate

It’s natural for your prostate to grow. Likely unbeknownst to you, a man’s prostate starts growing when he hits 25. It isn’t until much later, however, that it might begin to affect lifestyle. And it can be really stressful. Natural prostate growth is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A Harvard report suggests that 50-60 percent ...click here to read more

What Can You Do to Keep Your Bladder Healthy?

You might take your trips to the bathroom for granted. You’ve been doing it your whole life, after all. But how do you know if you have a healthy bladder? Are there any signs associated with bladder health or things you can do to encourage better function? You bet there are. Like most other organs ...click here to read more

Coffee’s Good for You—Just Don’t Count on It to Save Your Life

Hopefully, you’re not stressing over the coffee controversy. Some say it’s good for you—others say coffee is unhealthy. Science generally says it’s nothing to worry about. Just don’t count on it to save your life. Caffeinated coffee, in particular, causes some people concern. Caffeine, known for its stimulating and energizing effects, can present danger in ...click here to read more

When You Need a Little Self Care

There’s a lot of stress these days. Fear over COVID-19, loneliness, job loss, or the loss of a loved one can make things extremely overwhelming. When the stress hits, it’s time for some self-care. Taking time for yourself every day can help keep stress levels down and make you feel calmer and better. Small five-minute ...click here to read more