Tell your Overactive Bladder to Chill

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a problem with bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate. The urge may be difficult to stop, and overactive bladder may lead to the involuntary loss of urine. Preventing overactive bladder can be difficult; however, treating overactive bladder often begins with lifestyle changes that are aimed at reducing symptoms. …

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5 Menopause Myths Debunked

  Myth 1: Menopause Makes You Gain Weight No scientific evidence supports the idea that menopause causes you to gain weight. However, hormonal changes during menopause do increase the risk of putting on extra pounds around your abdomen. Nevertheless, your weight and overall fitness depend more on your eating and exercise habits than on the …

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4 Health Conditions Linked to Hot Flashes

Almost 85 percent of women experience hot flashes during menopause. A sudden rise in body temperature and increased sweating are the key signs of a hot flash, which can cause considerable discomfort. But hot flashes are more than just a nuisance; mounting scientific evidence has suggested a link between hot flashes and risk for certain …

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10 Foods that Can Make an Overactive Bladder Worse

An overactive bladder (OAB) is a nuisance that can keep you up at night and disrupt your work and social life. That is why it is important to minimize your consumption of foods that can irritate your bladder and trigger sudden urge to urinate. Here are 10 foods to avoid if you have an overactive …

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Molecule Could Provide Clues to Origins of Schizophrenia

Change to in utero brain development caused by a certain molecule could increase a person’s risk of developing schizophrenia and a variety of other psychiatric problems, according to a team of scientists at the Scripps Research Institute. The researchers, led by Professor Jerold Chun, focused on a lipid molecule called lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), which is …

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6 Tips to Control an Overactive Bladder

  If you have an overactive bladder, you are not alone. According to the Urology Care Foundation, overactive bladder (OAB) affects almost 4 in 10 women. In OAB, premature contractions of the bladder can cause symptoms such as: Excessive urination (eight times per day or multiple times at night) Sudden urges to urinate Incontinence Here …

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Aerobic Exercise Boosts Cognition in Schizophrenia, Study Finds

Regular aerobic exercise may improve cognition and memory in people with schizophrenia, according to a new study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin. The study examined 33 schizophrenia patients randomly assigned to two treatment groups. The first group, a control, received a standard treatment regimen for the psychotic disorder. The other group received the standard …

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What Causes Vaginal Dryness?

Hormonal fluctuations, side-effects from certain treatments and psychological problems can all cause dryness in the vagina, which can lead to pain during sex. If sex feels painful because of insufficient vaginal lubrication, the first step is identifying what is causing your vaginal dryness. Here are some likely culprits: Hormonal Changes: Changing estrogen levels during menopause, …

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