Engaging in physical activity and prioritizing heart health offer numerous advantages. Notably, maintaining cardiovascular well-being through exercise can contribute to the treatment of various urological conditions. We are well aware of the positive impact of regular exercise. It not only enhances cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance but also holds a significant connection to urology. Urinary […]
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Smoking and its link to urological cancer
Did you know that smoking is closely linked with many urological cancers? Read on to find out how smoking links to urological cancers such as bladder, testicular, kidney and prostate cancer. As most are well aware, smoking cigarettes can cause chronic health conditions such as cancer, with lung cancer often standing out as the most […]
Mobile applications to help improve urological health
While we all have a pretty good idea about what measures we should take to care for our health, we often forget about some of the excellent tools which can help us reach our goals. New technologies, especially in the form of smartphone and mobile applications, can be incorporated into our daily routine to improve […]
6 busted myths about Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is one of many urological health conditions that men can experience. But what do you know about the disease? Let’s take a look at some of the common myths which surround testicular cancer and bust them once and for all. Myth #1: Testicular cancer is common. Testicular cancer makes up about 1% of […]
Effective treatments for stress incontinence
While many people are aware that incontinence is a common urological issue, most are unaware that there are different types of incontinence. Let’s take a closer look at stress incontinence, and it’s various potential treatments. What is stress incontinence? Stress urinary incontinence is an involuntary leakage of urine which occurs when physical movements such as […]
What the colour of your urine could mean
While going to the toilet is a part of everyday life, we never really stop to think about how much it can tell us about our health. In particular, the colour of our urine can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside our bodies. The colour of your urine may change for many […]
What is Interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometimes pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to severe pain and is included as part of a spectrum of diseases known as painful bladder syndrome. Interstitial cystitis, although not an extremely serious condition, can have an adverse effect on day-to-day activities […]
Urology and women’s heath
Sometimes, people are surprised to discover that in addition to treating the male reproductive system, urologists treat diseases and conditions in the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract. As such, urology is relevant to both genders in all stages of life. While there tends to be a focus on men’s urological health, this blog post delves […]
