Regular physical activity is one of the most powerful “medicines” available to older adults for managing Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and many cancers, and it works alongside — not instead of — your ...

GLP-1 usage is on the rise, and researchers are looking for other health benefits associated with the drug, including its effects on bladder health. But as GLP-1s rise in popularity, so do nicknames ...

There should be a support group for women with pelvic floors that are in need of TLC. The minute you talk to another woman about her pelvic floor (particularly if she’s over 35 and had kids), you’ll ...

2025 social interest in pelvic floor surged: TikTok, Google, Reddit metrics. Pelvic floor supports bladder, bowel and reproductive organs; dysfunction causes symptoms. Experts recommend pelvic floor ...

Twinkle Khanna, known for her wit and writing, has shared a candid account of experiencing menopause—discussing hot flushes, night sweats and even sound sensitivity. She reveals how she’s returned to ...

Feeling like you need to pee right after using the bathroom is common and can be frustrating. These symptoms, known as urinary urgency and frequency, have many causes, including infections and ...

“We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, groin, pelvis, the pelvic floor is missing. It’s wild how this muscle ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

When your pelvic floor is working, you don’t think much about it. But when it’s weak or atrophied, you’re at risk for bladder leakage (especially when coughing, sneezing, or running), pain during sex, ...