Author: Louisiana Healthcare Associates Urology Division

Common Causes and Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer

Unfortunately, many men in America share common risk factors for prostate cancer. Out of 100 American men, 13 will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. The older a man becomes, the more his risk increases. Let’s dig deeper and discover the common causes and risk factors of prostate cancer.

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What’s The Solution For Urinary Incontinence?

Have you ever had a great time with friends laughing out loud, but found yourself uncontrollably leaking urine?  You might have even thought “I’m too young for this to be happening.”

The truth is urinary incontinence is not just for older women. It can happen to women of all ages during exercise or while laughing, sneezing, and coughing. This particular type of incontinence is known as stress urinary incontinence and it is quite prevalent.

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6 BPH Management Tips and When to Contact Louisiana Healthcare Associates Urology Division

Managing BPH can be a daunting and frustrating situation for men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as an enlarged prostate, affects many men as they age, usually starting in their forties.

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The Most Common Types Of Female Urinary Incontinence And How To Treat Them

For some reason, female urinary incontinence is not a major topic of conversation among women, although it should be. It is a common problem among 25 – 45% of women over the age of 30 in the United States, and getting all the facts should be worth any embarrassment.

At the very least, all women should be aware of the most common types of female urinary incontinence and how to treat them.

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How Your Diet Can Help Keep Away Kidney Stones

According to Harvard Medical School, approximately 19% of men and 9% of women will experience a kidney stone by age 70.

If you have never experienced the excruciating pain of passing a kidney stone, consider yourself to be very lucky. If you have had at least one, unfortunately, you are likely to have another. In either case, you should keep reading to learn how your diet can help keep these painful stones at bay.

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