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The Ins-and-Outs of OAB

When is that sudden urge to go so bad that you should seek out medical help? How can I tell the difference between a UTI and OAB? How much water should I be drinking every day? Can a woman actually visit a urologist?

These are some of the important questions that we address with today’s guest, Dr. Raveen Syan. She’s an associate professor of clinical urology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and a specialist in a number of women’s pelvic health issues, including the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and overactive bladder.

Practical Tips for Caregivers Managing Urinary Incontinence at Home

Urinary incontinence is a common and often challenging condition, particularly for aging adults and individuals with certain chronic illnesses or disabilities. As a caregiver, managing urinary incontinence at home can be emotionally and physically demanding, but with the right strategies and products, you can help your loved one maintain their dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
This blog provides practical tips for caregivers who support individuals experiencing urinary incontinence. Whether you’re new to caregiving or looking to improve your current routines, these guidelines can help you approach this sensitive issue with compassion and effectiveness.

Taking Charge: A Man’s Guide to Staying on Top of Health Over 40

Turning 40 can feel like hitting a checkpoint in life. You’ve likely weathered a few storms, gained some wisdom, and maybe even started noticing a few new aches and pains. It’s the perfect time to take charge, prioritize your well-being, and set yourself up for decades of energy, strength, and longevity.
Men often put their health on the back burner—blame it on busy schedules, reluctance to go to the doctor, or simply not knowing where to start. But staying healthy after 40 doesn’t have to be complicated. It just takes a proactive mindset and a little bit of structure.

A person dressed in white clothes stands with their hands covering their lower abdomen and groin area, possibly indicating discomfort or pain from incontinence skin irritation, a frequent symptom seen in common types of urinary incontinence.

The Most Common Types of Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a major symptom of overactive bladder (OAB), a clinical syndrome characterized by urinary urgency (and sometimes frequent urination and nocturia.) According to the American Urological Association, up to 5% of men and 30% of women experience urinary incontinence in the U.S.

Women’s Health: What To Expect At Every Stage

Women’s Health Month is a time to focus on the unique health needs of women and encourage proactive wellness. This month serves as a reminder for women to prioritize their health through education, self-care, and regular screenings. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or beyond, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying up to date with essential check-ups can lead to long-term well-being.

Caring for your skin when living with incontinence

Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn’t just embarrassing or uncomfortable – it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today’s guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your skin, how to choose the most effective products and much, much more.

We Count! A new campaign to help women with incontinence

Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence – often for years and years – even though there are treatments that can work wonders for them.
That’s why NAFC is introducing the We Count campaign.

Navigating Incontinence: A Comprehensive Guide to Diet and Exercise

What you eat and different lifestyle choices can have huge effects on how your bladder behaves. Learn more about how to navigate diet and exercise for optimal bladder health in this post.

Postpartum Incontinence

Bladder leaks can come as a shock for new moms, and can be overwhelming to deal with when caring for a new baby. Learn how to manage them from Aleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C

Physical therapy does a lot more than you might expect

If you thought that physical therapists only worked on muscle groups, you’re missing a big part of the picture. Today’s guest is Laura Keyser, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Strategy and Global Health for Axena Health. She explains how a PT can help you not just with exercises – though they’re incredibly effective there – but also with diet, weight management, stress and so many of the other factors that can influence your incontinence symptoms.

Non-Invasive Approach To Treating Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of bladder control, resulting in the leakage of urine. It can range from occasional dribbling when coughing or sneezing to a sudden, strong urge to urinate that prevents reaching a restroom in time. Commonly affecting older adults, urinary incontinence can occur in both men and women due to various causes, including weakened pelvic muscles, medical conditions, or certain medications.

Ask The Doc: Insurance Coverage For Pelvic Floor Strengthener

Leva explains how to get insurance coverage for pelvic floor strengtheners

Overactive Bladder

The Ins-and-Outs of OAB

Practical Tips for Caregivers Managing Urinary Incontinence at Home

Taking Charge: A Man’s Guide to Staying on Top of Health Over 40

The Most Common Types of Urinary Incontinence

Women’s Health: What To Expect At Every Stage

Caring for your skin when living with incontinence

We Count! A new campaign to help women with incontinence

Navigating Incontinence: A Comprehensive Guide to Diet and Exercise

Postpartum Incontinence

Physical therapy does a lot more than you might expect

Non-Invasive Approach To Treating Urinary Incontinence

Ask The Doc: Insurance Coverage For Pelvic Floor Strengthener

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