Urinary Incontinence A Risk For Postpartum Depression

In a prospective cohort study researchers evaluated 1,897 women 16 years of age and over.

They used telephone interview and labour and delivery records to determine the relationship between Postpartum depression and mode of delivery.

All the women in the study gave birth to a single live baby and were at term. About 1/3 were delivered by cesarean section.

Result: Researchers found that urinary incontinence almost doubled the risk for postpartum depresssion but the mode of delivery was not associated.

Incontinence Has Greater Effect On Quality Of Life

If you know a family member or friend with incontinence, this study would interest you.

Researchers found that urinary incontinence had a stronger influence on quality of life than diabetes, arthritis and some forms of cancer.

They surveyed 15,000.

The participants were 5000 respondents 65 years of age and older.

More than 35 % reported having urinary incontinence.

The study also found that obesity and women were at greater risk for urinary incontinence.

Here is a report on this study.

Myths & Misconceptions About Diabetes

There are many mistaken beliefs about diabetes, there are myths surrounding the causes and treatment. This article will create awareness by identifying them and disclosing the facts.

They are:
1-Diabetes is not that serious

2-Eating too much sugar causes diabetes

3-Being overweight causes diabetes

4-Having diabetes means you must eat foods different from everyone else

5-A diabetes diagnosis means you automatically need insulin

6-Only older people get diabetes

Read the report and view the slides for details

Screening For Prostate Cancer May Not Reduce Deaths

According to a recent research report screening men for prostate cancer may not reduce the number of deaths from the disease.

With the blood test prostate specific antigen (PSA) doctors look for high levels of the antigen in the blood to make a diagnosis. PSA and a physical examination are the routine screening for prostate cancer

PSA and a physical examination have become the routine screening for the disease but became controversial and in some cases viewed as risky.

According to the study there was no difference in the number of prostate cancer deaths between those who were screened and those who where not.

The study involved 9,026 men, 1,500 were randomnly selected and screened every three years from 1987-1996. The others were not screened.

Researchers reported that the death rates from prostate cancer was similar in both groups.

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Prostate Cancer Test Doesn't Cut death risk.

Have a "true" snack.: 10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank - US News & World Report

May be you feel like snacking, but you are on a calorie-control diet.
May be you missed lunch today.
May be you just feel hungry.
Well! Don't be despair, there are some healthy snacks that wouldn't cost you in calories.

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Have a "true" snack.: 10 Healthful Snacks That Won't Break the Calorie Bank - US News & World Report