Good Going: How Is Your Bladder Health?
August 10, 2022
It’s an age-old problem. Or rather, it’s an old-age problem: How do you deal with your increasingly “cranky” bladder, that either demands urgent attention, or that leads to embarrassing “streams” at inconvenient times? We’ve touched on this topic before and it’s likely many have personal familiarity with the issue. But…
Mouth Watering: How Much Water Should You Be Drinking?
May 12, 2021
It’s probably been drummed into your head: Just as we’ve been told (not very accurately) that we need 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy, we’ve also been advised to drink 8 glasses of water a day. But just as with the number of steps, the amount of water you…
Hit These Books: New Guides For Aging Matters
February 10, 2021
There’s no doubt that many of us have had difficulty concentrating over these past many months. Whether because of physical ailments, emotional distress, or just downright exhaustion from the monotony of so many months of limitations, it’s been hard to focus our attention on matters both weighty and small. But…
Stand Tall: Poor Posture Can Cause Serious Health Problems
October 31, 2018
If the news of the day has you slumping in your chair or hunching your shoulders, straighten up. Not only will you look more alert and attractive but you’ll also be putting yourself on a healthier path. For an overview of good posture and how to maintain that upright…
Under Control: Help For Ladies Who Need Help Down Under
February 1, 2018
Okay- we know you don’t want to talk about this- but many of us need some help with bladder leakage. We can hide in shame or we can laugh about our predicament-and reach for some useful assistance. Newly discovered? Icon undies, described as “pee proof” undies with the tagline, “welcome…
To Pee Or Not To Pee- Tips For Men And Women
November 30, 2017
Maybe this has happened to you: you’re enjoying yourself at a gathering, but suddenly have an urgent need for the bathroom. Or, you’re enjoying a lovely evening out but know that the extra glass of wine will have you scurrying to the toilet several times during the night. Ah, it’s…