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January 31, 2025/Urinary & Kidney Health

Why Do You Need to Pee as Soon as You Get Home?

… People over age 40 are more likely to have any type of urge incontinence, including latchkey incontinence.Constipation. A buildup of hard stool in your colon can put pressure on your bladder, making incontinence worse …

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June 12, 2025/Urinary & Kidney Health

Is Berberine Bad for Kidneys?

Berberine, a staple in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been mainly used to treat diarrhea and other gastrointestinal infections.And while it’s a popular supplement that may also cause weight loss and reduce blood …

April 1, 2022/Digestive

5 Simple Ways To Prevent Hemorrhoids

… try getting more fiber from green vegetables, fruits and 100% whole grains. Fiber can help you avoid constipation, and constipation — which leads to straining — is a risk factor for hemorrhoids.Fiber comes with a warning …

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April 14, 2025/Nutrition

What Are Essential Nutrients?

… This essential nutrient helps:Carry nutrientsFlush out toxinsImprove blood flowPrevent dehydrationProtect nerves and jointsPromote digestion and prevent constipationRegulate body temperatureHow can you get essential nutrients from food?Eating a variety of healthy foods every day …

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February 12, 2025/Heart Health

Can Dehydration Cause Heart Palpitations?

… is one of the main reasons, you’ll likely have one or more other symptoms, such as:ConstipationDark urineDecreased urinationDizziness and light-headednessDry mouthFatigueHeadachesMuscle crampsNauseaOftentimes, you can pinpoint the source of dehydration based on your …

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August 30, 2023/Digestive

8 Signs That Irritable Bowel Syndrome’s Causing Your Digestive Troubles

… clear or white mucous in the mix, it could be a sign that you have IBS.Diarrhea, constipation or a combination of the twoThere are three different types of IBS: IBS with constipation (IBS-C …

January 13, 2020/Urinary & Kidney Health

Are Your Medications Causing Your Incontinence, or Making It Worse?

… your awareness that you need to go to the bathroom.“Some of these drugs can also cause constipation,” Dr. Rackley says. “Constipation, in turn, can cause indirect bladder incontinence, because being constipated takes up more …

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August 25, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

Cholangiocarcinoma Diet: What To Eat When You Have Bile Duct Cancer

… a short time to help ease any side effects.She also cautions that you may also experience constipation. “In those cases, increase fluids and fiber intakes. There might be some over-the-counter medication that …

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March 28, 2025/Mental Health

Dehydration and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?

There’s a strong relationship between dehydration and mental health. Low fluid levels can cause hormone changes, cognitive impairment, poor sleep and a host of other unpleasant physical symptoms that can bring down your mood …

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April 2, 2025/Nutrition

Can Chlorophyll Supplements Benefit Your Health?

Thanks to your middle school science knowledge, you probably know that chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color. But can chlorophyll also improve your health?While there’s plenty of chatter around how chlorophyll …