High-impact moves like running, jumping, volleyball, and jump rope can increase pelvic pressure and worsen overactive bladder (OAB) leaks and urgency. Lower-impact options such as walking, hiking, ...

Urinary incontinence affects millions worldwide, but modern treatments now go far beyond adult diapers and pads. Experts say advanced therapies, minimally invasive procedures, and personalized care ...

Healthcare professionals may suggest bladder training and lifestyle approaches as the first-line treatment for older adults with overactive bladder (OAB). If symptoms persist, treatment may involve ...

Doctors explain why holding in your pee too often can harm your bladder and increase the risk of painful urinary infections.

Experts do not fully understand the exact cause of overactive bladder, but it may involve the involuntary contraction of the detrusor muscle, which controls bladder emptying. Risk factors for ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Bladder leaks can be disruptive — and they’re very common. Up to 30 percent of older adults experience incontinence.