Your bladder might not be the sexiest organ, but keeping it healthy is important as you age. These are the most common bladder problems in women by decade. Caffeine is probably the most common offenderit activates bladder contractions and has diuretic properties. That makes people pee often and creates a sense of urinary urgency that can be quite bothersome. In other depressing news,bubbly water is also a bladder irritant.Le sigh....

Misalignment between these needs is to be expected and normal. In reality, settling just means that you accepted something you didnt like anddidnt say anythingabout it. That disconnect doesnt automatically signal settling for less. Once we accept where weare, we have what we need to choose what we want tobecome. There is no settling down without some settling for. Acceptance is noticing things as they are and learning to openyourheart and mind for live better with them....

And how would you reflect on your life so far? Each “version” takes turns expressing how they feel at their point in life. “I told her I [now] never second-guessed myself.” “The stories we tell ourselves can become self-fulfilling prophecies,” therapistJordan Madison, LCMFT, tells Well+Good. There’s some research to back up the benefits of narrative therapy. Pride jokes that she sometimes feels like a writer’s therapist as they’re working on a memoir together....

As of today, CNN reports that the fires have led to at leastten deathsandburned nearly 36,000 acres. More than10,000 buildings have been destroyed, and the destruction has unfortunately left many Los Angeles-area residents without housing. The sixth fire, known as the Archer fire, began today and is currently at zero percent containment. Consider the following tips to ensure your safety. If youre in the Los Angeles area, you’ve got the option to find more information atAlertLA....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? In the meantime, many find themselves without adequate water, shelter, or food. It featuresvetted groups accepting donations to provide aid inTurkiye and Syria. Were also looking at really terrible weather that is making these efforts worse. Heres what you’re able to do to help right now, according to humanitarian aid experts. 3 tips to most effectively help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria right now 1....

You may know what you want in a partner, but what do you need? Look to your Venus sign for what you need in a romantic relationship. One way to pinpoint the characteristics in a S.O. most likely to lead to a satisfying bond is through astrology. Of course, each zodiac sign is imbued with particular traits due to itselementandmodality. Reading for your Venus sign can help you pinpoint exactly what you need in a romantic relationship....

Legal experts predict that access to contraception after the fall of Roe v. Wade could be at risk. Here’s why, and what you’re gonna wanna know. Underscoring theDobbsdecision is an approach to interpreting the Constitution called originalism. And in both years, I can assure you that the Framers were not thinking about reproductive rights. And they were certainly not thinking about the ability of people to use contraception. So, it simply wouldnt be a right that the Constitution explicitly contemplates....

“Does alcohol make your allergies worse?” is a question we have to ask, because apparently we can’t have nice things in 2020. Get the answer here. Aside from histamines, both experts say that many of alcohols natural properties can worsen allergy symptoms. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. Sulfites might sound sketchy, but theyre justnatural by-products of wine fermentation. registered dietitian, founder of Be Well However, some people aresensitive to sulfites and experience symptomslike seasonal allergies when consuming them....

As if you needed something else to worry about, there’s a link between toilet flushing and coronavirus. We share how to mitigate risk. And were not just talking about washing your handswere talking about the link between the coronavirus and toilet flushing. So why does that matter if youre not going to stick your head directly into the bowl? Ever hear oftoilet plumes? Theyre essentially the aerosolization of whatever is in your toiletand I meaneverythingin your toilet....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? And, of course, thats more than enough distance to cause an accident. Folks who work overnight or late-night shifts will also be more at risk for microsleep, says Dr. Polos. … Got it, you’ve been added to our email list. Carlos M. Nunez, MD is the Chief Medical Officer at ResMed, the world’s leading provider of solutions for sleep, respiratory care, digital health, and out-of-hospital clinical software....

Human parvovirus is spreading as kids go back to school. An infectious disease expert shares how to protect yourself and your kids. Heres what to know about the virus and how you could protect yourself. What is parvovirus B19? Parvovirus B19 is a respiratory virus that infects humans, per the CDC. Close-contact environments like schools, day care centers, and households are common places where the virus can spread. … In other words, its tough to avoid for families with school-aged kids....

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? Womxn originated in 1971, but only gained visibility in the last decade. It demands greater inclusiveness and fluidity, encompassing trans, women, and non-binary people. To avoid defining women in reference to male norms and forms, says Dr. Lahmann. However, some saw womyn as not inclusive enough, in particular not including the transgender community. Running a parallel path, the word womxn originated in 1971 but only gained visibility in the last decade....

But in reality, it can be confusing and hurtful for everyone involvedincluding the person doing the benching. What is benching in dating, and why do people do it? Their position on the benchers dating roster then becomes tenuous relative to others. After all, theyre not fully ending things. Cue: an endless cycle of benching people and waiting for abetterperson to come along. 3 signs that the person youre dating is benching you 1....