Do you lie awake in your bed wondering if you will ever fall asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time going back to sleep? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Up to 95% of Americans have difficulty sleeping at some point during their lives. …
Are you rushing to the bathroom lately or waking up in the middle of the night to urinate? If so, it’s worth looking at which medications you are currently taking. That ‘gotta-go-now’ impulse is a common side effect for many medications that individuals are unaware of. This article will examine how diuretic medications can cause …
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You suddenly feel an overwhelming urge to urinate and lose control of your bladder on the way to the bathroom. Could this be due to a bladder infection or an overactive bladder? While only a doctor can make the correct diagnosis, it’s important to understand the difference between the two. In this blog, we will …
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The holiday season is here with family gatherings, delicious treats, and festivities of all kinds. No matter how you plan to celebrate, the last thing on your mind should be a bladder leakage. Here are some tips for overcoming incontinence so that you can treasure the season without having to worry about incontinence over the …
Flippable, double-sided mattresses are comfortable because both sides are designed to provide support. Customers often wonder if they are preferable to single-sided mattresses. In this blog, we will look at the features of double-sided mattresses and compare them to their single-sided counterparts. What are double-sided mattresses? Single-sided mattresses are made from the ground up so …
Caregivers have a variety of underpad options to choose from in order to protect linens and furniture from spills or incontinence. They are available in many different sizes and materials for regular or occasional use. In this blog, we help caregivers decide which underpads are best suited for their needs. Underpad basics All underpads are …
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Urinary incontinence is a symptom of several factors and your diet may be one of them. Some dietary habits can affect the ability of the bladder to properly function as well as contribute to increased urine production. Certain foods and drinks can irritate your bladder or urinary tract leading to an increase in the urge …
Finding a solution for reducing bladder incontinence can be a challenge! Luckily, there are certain foods that can decrease the likelihood of bed wetting (and others that don’t). Adjusting to a new diet can help relieve you, or your child, when it comes to nocturnal enuresis. But in the grand scheme of things, these natural …
Mattresses typically are placed on a bed frame or box spring to lift them off the ground. Some people prefer to place their mattresses directly on the floor for health reasons or cultural preferences. Here are some things to consider when deciding where to put your mattress. The Benefits of Putting Your Mattress on the …
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Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) can be great cost-savings tools. FSA and HSA accounts are funded by individuals while employers fund HRA accounts. These accounts allow money to be set aside on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses such as deductibles, prescriptions, and equipment/supplies. …
