Incontinence, is it a normal part of aging?
Though it often happens that as we age, our pelvic floor weakens, it's not solely caused by aging.
Incontinence affects 38% of Australian women.
70% of people with urinary leakage do not seek advice and treatment for their problem.
It is estimated that 1.17 million Australians aged 65 years and over living in the community and 128,473 Australians in residential aged care facilities were incontinent.
The good news is, like any muscle in the body, pelvic floor muscles can be trained with regular, targeted exercise. I can show you how.
The Pelvic Floor in men - yes they have one too!
A man’s pelvic floor muscles support his bladder and bowel. The urethra (urine tube) and the anus (back passage) pass through the pelvic floor, and just like women, the pelvic floor must be kept strong to avoid little unforeseen little leaks when laughing, coughing, or sneezing.
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Over 50? Postmenopausal? Do you know you could be at risk of having Diabetes?
Over 50? Postmenopausal? Researchers from the Center for Health Research analysed data on 124,000 women and found that those whose fertility came to an end in their mid-40s or earlier were 25% more likely to become diabetic than women who reached menopause between 46 and 55.