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7 Ways to Turn Health Intentions into Daily Health Habits
You’ve made a decision to benefit your health. Good for you! The next step is to turn that desired health-related behavior into a health habit that you just do, routinely, and don’t even have to think about any more. Whether you’re determined to drink a glass of water with each meal, apply sunscreen every morning, […]
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8 Ways to Put Cystex Urinary Health Maintenance on the Menu
Add Cystex® Urinary Health Maintenance to your favorite foods or drinks and suddenly that normal snack has become a powerful force for wellness. We’ve got 8 easy ways to incorporate Cystex® Urinary Health Maintenance into your daily diet. Staring down the tablespoon again? Sure, you can take your daily dose of Cystex® Urinary Health Maintenance […]
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Pregnancy and UTIs
Anyone can get a urinary tract infection (UTI), but starting at about the sixth week of pregnancy, an expectant mother has an increased UTI risk with UTIs being the most common bacterial infections seen in women and during pregnancy. Usually, a UTI is not too serious and easily treated by a doctor with a prescription […]
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Urinary Tract Infections Hit Home… Nursing Homes
Urinary tract infections can be serious in older adults. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you can help by being aware of the seriousness of urinary tract infections and learning how to recognize them. Remember the last time you had a urinary tract infection (UTI)? All those […]
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Six Things You Can Do Every Day to Keep the UTIs Away
By Dr. Yvonne Bohn, OB/GYN The following symptoms of a UTI are not unforgettable: frequent urination (even though the bladder is empty), urgency to go, severe burning and embarrassing incontinence. Once you have suffered through one, you will never want to experience one again. UTIs are extremely common, just like getting a cold or a […]
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S-E-X and U-T-Is: Here’s How to Avoid Feeling the Burn from the Bedroom
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can bring your sex life to a screeching halt and, unfortunately, UTIs and sex often go hand-in-hand. In fact, research shows that nearly 80 percent of pre-menopausal women with urinary tract infections have had sex within the past 24 hours.1 Why is the sex-UTI connection so strong? UTIs are usually […]
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Sorry Guys, You’re Not Immune to UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) strike younger women more frequently than any other demographic, but men, particularly over the age of 50, are at risk as well – especially because when men get UTIs, they are often more complicated.1 But first the good news: Anatomy can be a man’s best friend. Because the male urinary tract […]
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Why What You Thought About UTIs and Sex is Probably Wrong
By Dr. Allison Hill, OB/GYN. We’ve all heard the jokes about contracting a urinary tract infection (UTI) after having sex. Sure, they can be funny, but they’re actually perpetuating a myth that many of us have believed our entire lives: As soon as you are sexually active, here come the UTIs. It’s not a complete […]
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Did You Experience a UTI this Year? You’re in Good Company
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections in the United States. More than half of all women will experience one in their lifetimes. Fortunately, commonsense strategies can help prevent this very common ailment. As we wind down the year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the highs and lows of […]
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What’s Your Urine Color Saying About You?
It’s fall and everywhere the color palette seems to have shifted to yellows, oranges, reds, and browns — from leaves to decorations… to urine? What the hue?! That’s right, urine changes colors, too – not with the seasons but with other factors like the fluids you drink, the foods you eat, the medicines or supplements […]
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