Health Conditions

A foot stress fracture is a tiny fracture, or crack, in one of the bones of the foot. Foot stress fractures typically happen to people who play many sports or do a lot of work on their feet. According to Chicagoland Foot and Ankle, foot stress fractures tend to occur in people who put repetitive stress on their feet. What Are the Risks for a Stress Fracture? Mayo … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About Foot Stress Fractures

If you are experiencing urinary incontinence, you are not alone. The Urology Care Foundation reports about a third of adults face this challenge. What is urinary incontinence? It is the loss of bladder control. To understand your urinary incontinence issue, you must first identify the type you are experiencing. What are the six types of urinary incontinence? The Six Types … [Read more...] about The 6 Types of Urinary Incontinence

Back pain is one of the most common medical issues in the US, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Accidents, falls, lifting heavy objects, and age-related degeneration of the spine can result in back pain. What does back pain tell you about your health? Who Gets Back Pain? Anyone can experience back pain, but these factors … [Read more...] about What Does Your Back Pain Tell You about Your Health?

Whether you suffer from urinary or bowel incontinence, swimming with incontinence is not out of the question. There are products that can help. Myths About Swimming with Incontinence There are a few myths about swimming with incontinence that you may have heard. Only seniors need to worry about swimming with incontinence. While you may find that some swimming products for … [Read more...] about Swimming with Incontinence

Osteoporosis is Latin for ‘porous bones.’ It is a common condition that causes bones to become thin, weak, and brittle. Any minor falls or stresses, such as bending or even sneezing, could cause a fracture when you have osteoporosis. Most of these fractures occur in the wrist, hip, or spine and can cause chronic pain, loss of movement, and disability. Causes of … [Read more...] about What is Osteoporosis?