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.
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…
Ask The Doc: Bladder Leaks & Sex
Gloria Kolb from Elitone Urge explains other treatment solutions
Does Menopause Cause Urinary Incontinence?
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, with its array of symptoms often leading to questions about their origin. Among these symptoms, urinary incontinence can be particularly frustrating, leaving women to wonder if menopause causes urinary incontinence. Let’s delve into the connection between menopause and urinary incontinence, debunking myths and offering practical solutions for managing and alleviating your symptoms.
Ask The Doc: Medication Alternatives
Gloria Kolb from Elitone Urge explains other treatment solutions
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.
Something all men eventually face…
Mike Leventhal is straight up when he explains that there are three things all men eventually face: death, taxes and an enlarged prostate. He should know – as the Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men’s Health Network, Mike has spent his career helping men improve their physical and mental well being. Today he talks with us about caring for your prostate as you get older and, for those men who have had their prostates removed, how to manage the incontinence that’s usually associated with the procedure.
Finding The Perfect Fit For Briefs
Most leaks and skin irritation are caused by improper fit. Since no two people are the same, height, weight and absorbency needs are as unique as they are. Sizing can also be affected by factors other than height and weight. Sometimes people have anomalies such as large thighs or medical conditions such as amputations or hernias that make sizing a bit more challenging.
High & Low Risk Urinary Retention
Urinary Retention In general, urinary retention is defined as the inability for the bladder to empty to completion. It may be a chronic or an acute condition experienced by men and women due to several health problems – including structural and neurological issues. Post Void Residual An American Urological Association (AUA) white paper titled Non-Neurogenic […]
Do frequent ejaculations reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is a common condition in men and the most common type of cancer in men in the US. It’s estimated that a whopping 288,300 men will be diagnosed this year. A man has about a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with prostate during his lifetime.1 But is there anything that can […]
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.
Understanding The Connection Between Mental Health And Incontinence In Women
For months, maybe longer, Amelia had been feeling not quite herself. At 62 she had been an active woman. Retired early, traveling with her husband, daily walks with her dog, and weekly workout classes with her girlfriends at the gym – her life was full and happy. But then, she started experiencing bladder leaks. “They […]
