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What Is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy?
You have likely heard of benign prostatic hypertrophy – an enlarged prostate. But what about benign prostatic hypertrophy? In fact, it is exactly the same thing What Is The Prostate? The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. Its main role is to produce the fluid that carries and protects sperm. It… Read more
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What Are Kegel Exercises and
How Do They Promote Good Urological Health?Kegel exercises are also known as pelvic floor exercises. This form of exercise promotes good urological health by strengthening muscles near the bladder, bowel and uterus. Obviously the urinary system is interconnected, so it’s no surprise that some symptoms can be indicative of multiple maladies. Kegel exercises can benefit both men and women of all… Read more
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Why Is Your Urine Cloudy?
There are number of symptoms that are common for urological conditions. Urology focuses on diseases and conditions of the male and female urinary tract system (as well as the male reproductive organs). Obviously the urinary system is interconnected, so it’s no surprise that some symptoms can be indicative of multiple maladies. Cloudy urine is one… Read more
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Ways Alcohol Affects Urologic Health
Excessive alcohol consumption is closely linked with a number of conditions and diseases such as liver disease and permanent damage to the brain, but did you know it can also affect the urinary system and urologic health? While moderate alcohol is not harmful – in fact it has shown to have a number of health… Read more
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Smoking and Urological Cancers: What You Need To Know
Smoking does not just impact your general health, but also your urological wellbeing. Here is what you need to know about cigarette smoking and urological cancers. Smoking does not just impact your general health, but also your urological wellbeing. Here is what you need to know about cigarette smoking and urological cancers. The harmful effects… Read more
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A Guide To Screening For Prostate Cancer
Early detection is the key to reducing the risk of cancer. Here is what you need to know about screening for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer (after skin cancer) and one of the leading causes of death for men in Australia. However, as with most cancers, early detection and treatment can… Read more
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Common Early Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer
The most effective way to treat bladder cancer early is to be aware of the warning signs and to act if you notice any symptoms. Here are 3 early warning signs. Bladder cancer is most common in people aged over 60, with more men developing the disease than women. Here are 3 common early warning… Read more
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5 Ways Drinking Water Will Benefit Urologic Health
Consuming plenty of water each day will have a wide range of benefits for urologic health. Here’s why you should be drinking your fill every day. We all know that water is essential for our bodies to function and that we must drink plenty of it every day to stay alive. Our body is made… Read more
