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Roughly half of women over 50 deal with some form of urinary incontinence. Leaks and accidents, and other indignities, can be a significant stressor, a source of embarrassment, and suck the joy from your life. But you do not have to suffer in silence. You are not alone. There are far more treatments and people ...click here to read more

Treating diabetes is no easy task. All the messaging, however, revolves around reducing blood sugar. But is it possible your blood sugar can go too low? It certainly is. And it can be dangerous. If you’re taking insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may run the risk of low blood sugar, also called ...click here to read more

Back pain can be uncomfortable and debilitating. It is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work and is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Almost all Americans will experience back problems at one time or another. It can be caused by something as simple as sleeping ...click here to read more

Muscle strength is essential to healthy aging. It’s often overlooked even though it plays a significant role in functionality, mobility, metabolism, and more. There is a powerful argument that muscle strength can be a major factor in the overall quality of life. Now you probably know that muscle strength is inextricably linked to weight training. ...click here to read more

A new study reveals that women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have a significantly greater risk of early death than those without the conditions. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ran the long-term study, which strengthened the understanding that mental and physical health are tightly interconnected. The need for a ...click here to read more

People who follow a vegan diet are at a higher risk for bone fracture. According to a new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, compared with people who eat meat, vegans have a lower calcium and protein intake which contributes to a 43% higher risk of bone fracture. This is the first comprehensive study ...click here to read more

Were you wide awake at 6 AM this morning wondering what to do with yourself? It’s the first day back to standard time—the day when clocks “fall back.” The return to standard time marks the end of daylight savings time, the period when clocks turn forward an hour. But is all this time switching good ...click here to read more

If the urge to urinate hits you like a sucker punch multiple times per day, you understand the struggle. Being near a bathroom becomes a top priority and could limit your desire to ever leave home. You may find it surprising that you’re not alone. Urinary incontinence is a rather common condition with an array ...click here to read more

Exercise may be the key to reducing the risk of sleep apnea, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructed sleep apnea, a common sleep-related breathing disorder. In the most extensive study to date, researchers ...click here to read more

Many people tend to burn the candle at both ends during the week and try to catch up on sleep during the weekends. However, according to a new study from the Hotel Dieu Center of Sleep and Vigilance at the Public Assistance Hospital of Paris, they will still find themselves feeling sleepy come Monday morning. ...click here to read more

Daylight savings time is upon much of the country, and as the days start to get longer, the risk to your health goes up… at least temporarily. When daylight savings time pushes the clock ahead in the wee hours of Sunday morning, it also boosts the chance of car accidents, strokes, and heart attacks. Multiple ...click here to read more

What would it cost to go to Jamaica for a week? God, I love Blue Mountain coffee. Especially when I’m drinking it with my wife. My wife is so funny. Comedy is the best. That Dave Chappelle guy kills me. I saw him in New York once. I wonder how much a flight would be ...click here to read more

In some parts of the country, the cold weather has hit hard, while in others, it’s a waiting game. And for those of you in hotter climates, please enjoy it! Cold temperatures can bring on a host of dangers, including slips, falls, and a host of other accidents. But one, in particular, may be even ...click here to read more

New research shows that female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a higher risk of heart disease compared to female veterans without PTSD. These findings are part of preliminary research that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. The study outlines how females with PTSD have a higher risk of ...click here to read more