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Does eating too much lead to urinary incontinence?
18 May 2010
Women who consume a lot of calories or favor saturated fat over "good" fats may have an increased risk of urinary incontinence, regardless of their body weight, a new study suggests.
The findings don't prove that diet changes can help prevent or manage urinary incontinence, the researchers say. The findings, they say, also point to a relationship between dietary factors and incontinence risk that is independent of weight. Excess weight, particularly in the abdomen, is one risk factor for urinary incontinence, and shedding those extra pounds can help prevent the problem or reduce symptoms.
Full story: Reuters
