Category Archives: General Health

A case of kidney stones has been linked to a higher risk of chronic kidney disease. Researchers assessed 384 kidney stone patients three months after their first kidney stone episode in order to determine the effects on kidney function. The researchers found that – compared to the control group – kidney stone patients had higher ...click here to read more

As we age, the risk of bladder troubles increases, especially for women. The fear of bladder leaks is a real thing, and it can take a toll on a person’s quality of life. Because overactive bladder and urinary incontinence are becoming increasingly common, more research is dedicated to addressing bladder troubles. The latest advance in ...click here to read more

How do your hands feel? Cold? What about your feet? Nose even? If you have cold extremities, you may attribute this to the outside temperature, but if you’re cold even when the temperature is high, there could be a serious problem. Read on to find out the common reasons why you’re always cold and whether ...click here to read more

Bladder incontinence can develop after a person has experienced a stroke, depending on the degree of the brain damage and location of the affected area. Bladder incontinence is usually brought on by the weakness of bladder muscles which reduces one’s ability to control urine. This can lead to urinary urgency, higher urination frequency, and even ...click here to read more

Low energy isn’t fun. It affects your productivity and keeps you from all the different activities you enjoy. There are many reasons for low energy and fatigue – for example, poor sleep or an underlying illness – but research suggests many common medications can zap the energy from you, too. Studies show that 70 percent ...click here to read more

Urinary incontinence is a condition that impacts a lot of people and can be broken down into different types – for example, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence. A better understanding of the various forms of incontinence can help those who suffer from it gain better control over symptoms. Essentially, urinary incontinence happens when ...click here to read more

As studies have shown, those who suffer from overactive bladder (OAB) can manage their bladder health with diet adjustments. While it does take a little planning, it can bring many OAB sufferers a lot of relief. Overactive bladder is best described as a bladder problem that leads to the sudden urge to urinate or the ...click here to read more

Seeing the dentist won’t just keep your teeth white and healthy, new findings suggest that dental cleaning may improve lung health, too. The findings uncovered that regular dental cleaning can reduce the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria that can lead to lung infections. Roughly one million Americans develop pneumonia each year and roughly 50,000 ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents latest news pieces on coronary heart disease, heart failure, dementia, high blood pressure, and atrial fibrillation. This week we discussed reduction of the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke with regular breakfast, a holistic approach to care for dementia patients, a common blood test used to detect high ...click here to read more

Kidney failure risk is greater in chronic kidney disease patients who also have atrial fibrillation. The research findings pave the way for further exploring the link between these conditions which could potentially lead to improved treatments. Patients with chronic kidney disease often progress to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. It has been ...click here to read more

Bladder training may be a beneficial treatment for urinary incontinence and urge incontinence. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks occur, and urge incontinence is a form of urine leakage resulting from a strong urge to urinate. Bladder training is a type of behavioral therapy for retraining the bladder in order to prevent leaks. The goal ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a problem where the bladder-storage function becomes impaired, resulting in a sudden urge to urinate. In some cases, the urge may be so strong that it can result in leaks before you can reach the bathroom – this is known as incontinence. Overactive bladder can be an embarrassing condition to live with, ...click here to read more

Having strong muscles is immensely important as you age, as it can protect you from falls (and falls in old age are often associated with disability). Unfortunately, many seniors spend more time sitting rather than being active. Exercise is, of course, the tried-and-true way to achieve strong musculature, but for many seniors working out is ...click here to read more

Next time you’re going on a date, or even being with a group of people, and you need to get the smell of garlic off your breath opt for lettuce or apples to get rid of the smell. Researchers found the best remedies for pungent garlic breath are apples and lettuce. To achieve their findings ...click here to read more