National Health and Fitness Day (June 3rd) brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This special day, observed annually, serves as a reminder of the power we hold to take charge of our well-being and make positive choices that benefit our physical and
A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals. These conditions pose a huge burden on individuals and upon wider society, and currently represent an enormous unmet clinical need. Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders characterized by an abnormal immune response, where the immune
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. Research conducted over a 30-year period gathered data from just over 11,000 adults, comparing serum sodium
A new study involving over 170,000 US-based participants has found evidence that sticking to a plant based diet could reduce the chance of bowel cancer for men by up to 22%. The research found no such link for women, who have an overall lower risk of bowel cancer. “Colorectal cancer is the third most common
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
Nocturia, also known as nocturnal polyuria, is a medical condition characterized by the need to urinate multiple times during the night. People with severe nocturia wake up more than 2-3 times a night to urinate. Many people can go between six and eight hours of sleep without urinating. This is because the body produces less urine
Down with the flu? Getting sick is something that most of us try to avoid at all costs, by getting a flu shot every year, washing our hands, and avoiding friends and acquaintances who are sick. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to avoid catching the flu. When the virus finds a way into your body,
What is stress incontinence? Stress incontinence occurs when a sudden action, such as a sneeze or a cough, causes a small urine leak. Other movements that can cause stress incontinence include physical activities, such as jogging, heavy lifting, or working outside. Stress incontinence is not the same as urge incontinence. With urge incontinence, there