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Exploring Washable Incontinence Underwear: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Professional Recommendations

Incontinence is a common condition affecting millions of men and women worldwide, often leading to considerable physical discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress. One in four adult women report some degree of involuntary urine leakage. But incontinence is not just a female problem, and affects millions of men as well. For both men and women, the risk of urinary incontinence increases with age.

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How Female External Urinary Management Systems are Changing Lives

Urinary incontinence (UI) affects millions of women worldwide, posing significant challenges, especially in critical care settings. Traditional management methods, such as indwelling catheters and intermittent catheters, come with risks of infections and urethral trauma with repeated use. Enter the female external urinary catheter (FEUC), a groundbreaking solution offering safer, more comfortable urinary management. This article will explore how FEUCs are transforming the management of UI, sharing stories of women who have experienced life-changing benefits.

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The Diaper Need is Real, and You Can Help

It’s hard to believe, but nearly half of all people who need adult diapers are able to afford them. That’s a problem nobody in America should have.

Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in incontinence conditions and a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology, tells us more about the diaper gap and what can be done about it.

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Who is the most important member of your care team?

A lot of us can be intimidated by doctors, especially when it comes to talking about somethign as personal as incontinence. Today’s guest is here to tell us that there’s nothing to worry about. Shavya Kovela is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Clinicial Education Manager for Flyte Therapy, and she has some illuminating and encouraging insights for everyone who recognizes that they need help but isn’t terribly comfortable with the idea of seeking it out…

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Why is everybody talking about gut health lately?

You’ve probably seen commercials talking about gut health, probiotics, prebiotics and all sorts of other things that are somehow related to your digestive system, but do you know what any of that actually is or why a healthy gut is so important? Today’s guest is Donna Monthei, a registered dietitian and gut health expert with EverVital Nutrition, a company that helps people with chronic digestive issues discover the imbalances affecting their microbiome and teaches them how to transform their gut using a unique customized approach to gut wellness.

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The essential guide to understanding – and treating – IBD

Today’s guest is Dr. Erin Forster, a gastroenterologist from the Medical University of South Carolina, and she’s here to let you know that it doesn’t have to be that way. IBD conditions – particularly Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – can be treated, especially nowadays, with a surprisingly large range of medications and life strategies that can make a real difference for you.

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An amazing new product to treat Overactive Bladder

You may remember Gloria Kolb from a previous episode when she introduced us to Elitone, a wearable device that gently stimulates your pelvic floor muscles, prompting them to do your Kegel exercises for you with virtually zero effort. Gloria is back with us today to introduce her newest product, Elitone Urge, which has shown remarkable results addressing the symptoms of Overactive Bladder, helping reduce those sudden urges to go to the bathroom for thousands of women.

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Can UTI’s cause Incontinence? And How They are Related as Women Age

Do you have pain or burning when you pee? If so, you might have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This condition is quite common, about 50% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime. It gets even more common as women get older and go through menopause. Many women end up having chronic UTIs that seem to be triggered at the smallest dietary or hormonal change.

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Getting men the help they need

Men aren’t always very good when it comes to managing their own health – it’s often the women in their lives who help them with everything from making doctors’ appointments to taking their medications to becoming more proactive with their wellbeing. Today’s guest is Mike Leventhal, Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men’s Health Network, a national non-profit focused on men’s health awareness and disease prevention. Mike discusses the challenges men face and shares important insights on what men can do to improve their health and wellness.

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A Life Without Falls

Did you know that one in six people in the US are 65 years or older? With a growing older population, falls have become a major concern. Learn how managing incontinence can help reduce the risk of falls and improve overall senior health.