5 Ways To Improve Your Bladder Health

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As people get older, the bladder changes. The elastic bladder tissue may toughen and become less stretchy. A less flexible bladder cannot hold as much urine as before and might make you go to the bathroom more often.

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5 Ways To Improve Your Bladder Health

Do pelvic floor exercises. Daily exercises can help strengthen your muscles and may help avoid infections.
Drink enough fluids, especially water. How much water you need may vary but try to drink enough fluids so that you need to urinate every few hours.
Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothing. Tight-fitting pants and nylon underwear can trap moisture and help bacteria grow.
Use the bathroom when needed. Take the time to fully empty your bladder. If urine stays in the bladder for too long, it can make a bladder infection more likely.
Watch what you eat. Some people find that certain foods, such as spicy foods, make bladder problems worse. Adjusting your diet may help.

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