Let's face it: urinary incontinence is still a taboo. The recognition of the disease is not easy, and that is why there have always been myths about the pathology. To banish these legends we have decided to comment on some of the most common. It is said that urinary incontinence is typical of the elderly. […]
Sleeping well is important for our health, both physical and mental. An adequate rest during the night sometimes is not as simple as it seems, especially when we begin to suffer urine losses. According to Dr. Eduard Estivill, Director of the Sleep Alterations Unit of the Institut Dexeus, "the consequences of poor sleep and rest […]
Every year, International Women's Day is commemorated on March 8. Since 1975, this day on which the United Nations celebrated this important date for the first time, we have been fulfilling milestones and achievements. But we must also be aware of everything that still has to be achieved. It is time to make a balance […]
In general, when you have a shift job it is difficult to establish a healthy sleep routine. The rotating of shifts, the guards, the overtime, and the inability to sleep when you are supposed to do it, and having to do it with daylight or noise prevent our body from resting as it should. But […]
Our skin over the years is weakening and suffering as it changes, which can affect the loss of elasticity and hydration. Over the years, adult skin receives less blood flow, which causes wounds to take a longer time to heal. Therefore, it is vital to take care of every small injury that may arise. There […]
We have all had periods of stress and anxiety in our lives. These periods are prone to making us more alert than what we are used to and therefore have immediate consequences for our mind and body. It is possible to stop thinking about what overwhelms you this being the reason why you must learn […]
On numerous occasions, you may encounter some patients who come for a consultation and have some type of urinary problem. Determining its origin, the causes and treatment is key to improve their quality of life and well-being. In general, experts follow this protocol to know the type of incontinence that your patient has: Voiding Diary: […]
All of us have stressful days, some days worse than others. We think that the day is never going to end, constantly watching the clock. The worst of those days is as we get home it is very difficult to disconnect from the day, especially if the stressful situations are constant and we don’t have […]
Often with the New Year we set ourselves great goals that over the months we are not able to fulfil. These are exceptionally large achievements that require a profound transformation and that is precisely why we leave it quickly because we don’t see fast changes and we frustrate ourselves. Sometimes we don’t need such great […]
For several years obesity has been linked as a risk factor for incontinence. Numerous studies link both pathologies, especially in women, although it affects both sexes and from an early age. According to experts, overweight and obesity are the main risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI), although they point out that weight loss can be […]
