Read More at Well+Good The chill of winter (at least, in most places) can make it oh-so-appealing to pass your free time hibernating indoors, maybe even wrapped in a blanket with a cup of tea. In that state, spending some extra time sleeping or taking a mid-afternoon snooze is just that much easier to do than in summer, when you’re more likely to be out and about. But it isn’t just greater proximity to the bed or couch that makes us crave more sleep in the winter. The season’s shifts in light and temperature also influence our circadian rhythm, leaving us physiologically more tired in the winter. That’s right, feeling more tired and sleeping more in the winter isn’t just a product of feeling overall less motivated to go outside. It’s a real thing largely triggered by the change in…
Dysorgasmia: Are Painful Orgasms Normal?
Read More at Sexual Post Archive – Ben’s Natural Health Are you constantly getting close to climax, only to feel sharp pain soon or right after reaching it? Then this could be a clear sign of dysorgasmia. Any sexual dysfunction can take a toll on your sex life. But, when dealing with dysorgasmia, it can be difficult to achieve fulfilling and pleasurable intercourse. Those who struggle with it tend to feel hopeless or discouraged from having sex. But, it’s important to recognize the causes to find the right treatment. There could be an underlying condition or a pelvic floor problem that’s causing the issue. Here is a detailed overview of how dysorgasmia can affect the body. What is dysorgasmia? Dysorgasmia (painful orgasm) is a painful condition that can significantly affect the quality of life and sexual health. It is an…
What You Should Know About Normal Aging of the Spine and Chronic Back Pain After 60
Read More at Sixty and Me Are you one of the millions of people living with chronic back pain? Have you been told by a medical provider your pain is due to arthritis? Or there is nothing that can be done about your back pain? Cases of chronic low back pain, which is pain lasting longer than three months, tend to increase with age. The message we hear the most often is that pain is due to structural changes within the spine. But research has shown that the risk factors for developing chronic pain aren’t related to injury or tissue damage. Let’s take a look at what the actual risk factors are and when you should seek medical advice if you’ve been living with chronic low back pain. Is There a Correlation Between Back Pain and Age? Approximately one in three…
Why Incontinence Is Not a Normal Part of Aging
Read More at Sixty and Me Have you noticed how many ads on television promote the use of products for bladder control problems? And do you realize that nearly all of these ads are directed at women, even though many men experience bladder leakage, too? While I’m grateful that these products exist, the ads often make me cringe. Typically, they portray bladder leakage (incontinence) as a normal and unavoidable part of becoming an older woman. This is far from the truth. It is true that there are some forms of incontinence that are irreversible. However, many types of bladder control problems can improve or be corrected with proper treatment. Today, let’s look at the three most common types of bladder incontinence and possible treatments. Note that some people experience a combination of these conditions. Stress Incontinence Bladder leakage occurs when…
It’s Totally Normal To Wake Up in the Middle of the Night—And It Doesn’t Always Tank Your Sleep Quality
Read More at Well+Good As the importance of sleep has soared in popularity in recent years, so has a common misconception—namely, that we can and should snooze in one continuous block from when we fall asleep at night to when we wake up in the morning. But, if you looked at a hypnogram of an average person’s sleep (aka a chart showing time spent in each sleep stage) from a sleep tracker, you’d realize that perception is sorely mistaken. Waking up in the middle of the night is actually totally normal, says neurologist and sleep specialist Brandon Peters, MD, sleep expert at Amazon Halo. To be clear, that doesn’t mean waking up and staying awake or struggling to fall back asleep should also be your norm. But a few middle-of-the-night awakenings occur naturally as a product of our sleep architecture,…