Featured Article Expert Advice on Incontinence, LBL, Menopause, Aging, Intimacy and More! Myths and misconceptions about bladder health abound, especially those surrounding leakage after sneezing, surgery, and Kegels, the exercises designed to strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles. Read More
What You Should Know About Light Bladder Leaks (LBL) BY Paul J Watkins and Lisa Ellis Likes (1122) Part of understanding bladder leakage is knowing what happens to liquid between the time you take a drink and the time it leaves your body. Here's an easy-to-understand explanation... Read more
Are There Exercises to Slim Down Your Midsection? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (1101) The most common way of doing tons of crunches and other abdominal exercises won't do the trick (as you've probably noticed already.) However, this does not mean that you do not need to strengthen your abs. Read more
Getting Enough Vitamins and Minerals: Do You Need Supplements? BY Marta Montenegro Likes (1089) Stare at the supplement shelf long enough ? trying to guess which bottle, if any, can help you cope with mood and energy swings, insomnia, or menopause symptoms ? and you may need a pain reliever to cure the headache you'll get. Chances are you are among the 60% of Americans who take a multi-vitamin/multi-mineral supplement (or multi) on a regular basis. Most women, however, don't really know if it works for them, or even if it contains all the ingredients the nutritional label reflects. Read more
The LBL Treatment Spectrum Likes (1035) When it comes to treating bladder leakage, women have a wide range of options, from exercises to devices to surgery. Which choice is best for you? It really depends on your... Read more
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The Stages of Menopause BY Dr Staci Tanouye MD OB GYN Likes (953) Dr. Staci Tanouye, MD, OB-GYN, addresses the different stages of menopause. Read more