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Why some people leak urine when they sneeze (and what they can do about it)

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the
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Why some people leak urine when they sneeze (and what they can do about it)

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the
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Why some people leak urine when they sneeze (and what they can do about it)

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the
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Why some people leak urine when they sneeze (and what they can do about it)

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the
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Why some people leak urine when they sneeze (and what they can do about it)

In this post from SIU Medicine's Pelvic Wellness Series, we'd like to talk about a common concern that affects women and even some men: stress urinary incontinence , perhaps better recognized as "peeing a little when I sneeze." Is this something you struggle with? If so, keep reading to learn more about why it happens and what can be done about it. Why do I pee when I sneeze? If you unintentionally leak urine when you sneeze, laugh, jump, cough, pick something up or exercise, you might have stress incontinence. It's the most common kind of urinary incontinence, ahead of urge incontinence (the
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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5 surprising health benefits of sauna use

Sauna bathing has long been popular in Nordic countries and has become more popular in the United States in recent years. But while many people might think that sitting in a sauna is only good for relaxation, a growing body of research suggests that regular sauna use may actually offer some impressive health benefits, too. Types of saunas A sauna is a small room filled with dry heat. Traditional Finnish saunas are common in many health clinics, day spas and recreational facilities. These are small, wood-planked rooms that are heated to a temperature somewhere between 70° to 100° Celsius (158°
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3 tips to calm back-to-school anxiety in elementary students, adolescents and teens

Feeling nervous about going back to school is common for students of all ages—whether first graders or college co-eds. But some kids experience intense anxiety that goes far beyond school season jitters. Is your son or daughter affected? Depending on your child's age, he or she might simply be able to tell you how they're feeling. Or, you might notice warning signs in the weeks leading up to the new school season that indicate your child is feeling distressed, such as: Tantrums or emotional breakdowns when separating from caregivers Increased irritability and other mood changes "Unexplained"
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