Health and wellness advice, facts, and tips for living a well-balanced and comfortable lifestyle.
MIT Engineers have designed a reusable, silicone rubber face mask that’s as effective as the N95 mask. Unlike N95 masks, the new masks are designed to be easily sterilized and used many times. “One of the key things we recognized early on was that in order to help meet the demand, we needed to really
Newly published findings in the journal Nature Metabolism present us with some very interesting research about gut microbiomes. Gut microbiomes include and are composed of all types of bacteria, protozoa and fungi that are found within the human gastrointestinal tract. The research, led by ISB Research Scientist Dr. Tomasz Wilmanski, presents a link between specific gut microbiome
Since the UK introduced plain packaging for tobacco products sold within the country, cigarette sales have decreased by about 20 million units per month. The UK is the second country to move to using plain packaging for tobacco products, the first being Australia. The tobacco industry is concerned that plain packaging on their products will
Some degree of urinary incontinence is common among pregnant women, with almost all women experiencing it at some point during their pregnancy. In many cases, the incontinence is mild and occurs infrequently. For some pregnant women, though, incontinence can be more severe. Research indicates that a large percentage of women with urinary incontinence report having
Urinary incontinence (UI) can be very embarrassing to those affected by this condition, affecting their overall quality of life. Urinary incontinence refers to accidental urine leaks. While UI affects more women than men, it is still common among men, especially older men. An estimated 31 percent of men 65 and older experience some form of
Urinary incontinence is a common problem that affects people of all ages, although it tends to occur more frequently as we age. More women than men experience urinary incontinence. It has been estimated that up to 1/3 of women may experience urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This can range from
Stress incontinence is treatable. The first line of available stress incontinence treatment includes non-invasive lifestyle changes, exercises, and behavioural therapies. If first-line treatments do not improve your symptoms, other treatments are available. These may include medication, assistive devices, and surgery. In some cases, stress incontinence is caused by another health condition, such as a urinary
Incontinence refers to any accidental loss of urine. There are several forms of incontinence; however, in this article, we answer the question “What is stress incontinence?” Stress incontinence occurs when a certain action or movement causes a urinary leak. In this case, “stress” refers to physical stress. Actions such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, running, and
Kegel exercises involve contracting and releasing your pelvic floor muscles in order to strengthen them. The pelvis is the area between your hips, and the pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues located at the bottom of your pelvis. Once you learn how to identify your pelvic floor muscles, it is easy to
An overactive bladder (or OAB) is a form of urinary incontinence that occurs when a person has a sudden and involuntary contraction in their bladder, causing an uncontrollable need to urinate. Overactive bladder (OAB) can take a toll on your life. You might feel worried about having an “accident,” and avoid hobbies, social activities, and
