Lifestyle & Trends - Senior Living

Are little urine leaks a big problem? How to talk to your doctor

Your friend tells you a funny joke, and then it happens. You start pedaling during your spinning class, and it happens again. You hear water running and oops, you know you will also be wet. You might feel frustrated and embarrassed, but you are not alone. In fact, these types of urine leaks are quite common. Up to 50 percent of all women have occasional urine leaks and up to 10 percent have them frequently, according to the MedlinePlus Encyclopedia. Here's what you need to know.

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Waking up to the serious problem of sleep apnea

Many people struggling to get a restful night's sleep are unaware that a serious health problem may be keeping them up. Sleep apnea, which affects 18 million Americans, is a disorder which causes breathing to repeatedly pause during sleep. Sleep apnea lowers a person's blood oxygen level and results in a fragmented sleep pattern - making for a potentially dangerous health situation.

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Planning for the inevitable: Start young and be prepared

Few people younger than 40 think about planning for dying, but preparing for the end of life can help take care of loved ones when the time comes. Here's what you should know about the process.

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Ideas for 're-feathering' your empty nest on the cheap

The kids are finally on their own and you're ready to reclaim some spaces in your home that were previously dedicated to child's play. Even though as empty-nesters you probably won't spend so much on food, education and gas money, you're still not ready to go into debt to redecorate the once-kid-centric rooms in your home. Fortunately, it's easy to find redecorating options that pack grown-up appeal without a grown-ups only price-tag. You can make over bedrooms and play rooms with a few budget-friendly tricks.

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Five must-make health-related New Year's resolutions

Losing weight is one of the most commonly made New Year's resolutions, but it's definitely not the only health resolution you should consider making for 2012. Addressing other health issues, like your hearing health and psychological well-being, can make equally compelling New Year's resolutions. Consider adding these ideas to your list.

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