CATEGORY ARCHIVES: Bladder Health

How is your prostate health? If you’re over 40 and reading this, have you had an appointment with a urology specialist to check your prostate yet? Prostate health is something most men like to brush under the carpet, we don’t think much about it until something goes wrong. However, taking a preventative approach to prostate [...]

Urological conditions, involving changes in the urinary tract can have a huge bearing on health and quality of life. Early detection is paramount for effective treatment and preventing complications. Medical professionals cannot overstress the importance of regular urology screenings for early diagnosis and monitoring of symptoms in children and adults. Early diagnosis enables early interventions [...]

Incontinence happens to many athletes, but it’s almost never talked about outside the context of memes and message boards. Specifically, stress incontinence is what happens when fluid leaks out of the bladder during physical stressors. Running - if you haven’t guessed it yet - is one such stressor that can cause stress incontinence and other [...]

Around 40% of women in America experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some stage in their life. Approximately one out of every ten post-menopausal women experienced a UTI in 2023. If you’re dealing with the condition, know it's common and not alone. There are plenty of myths surrounding UTIs, and this post intends to [...]

Does your urine smell off? There could be several reasons for it giving off a different odor. Your diet, hydration, supplements you take, and medication use can all impact the scent of your urine. However, some underlying health issues could also cause the problem. Let’s examine the different types of urine smell and what urine [...]