Did you know that bladder issues can significantly impact daily activities, emotional well-being, and even our ability to stay active as the years go by? This week on Aging Less: The Longevity Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia interviews physiotherapist Mischa Bongers to learn more about maintaining our bladder health through to our silver years.

Passionate about all things pelvic health — from continence, pelvic pain and pelvic floor rehab, to perinatal care, women’s and men’s health — Mischa Bongers owns her very own clinic Pelvic Fix Physiotherapy. With the goal to help raise public awareness and improve patient access to quality pelvic health physiotherapy care in her local community in Central Queensland, Mischa Bongers also speaks at community events on the importance of good pelvic health habits. In addition, she teaches in the Women's & Men's Health unit for her local university's physiotherapy program, and supervises clinical placements for physiotherapists completing further studies in Continence & Women's Health.

In this episode, Mischa Bongers addresses common misconceptions about bladder health, and delves into how various factors affect our bladder health, from diet and hydration to physical activity. On top of that, Mischa Bongers delves into early symptoms of potential bladder problems to look out for, and offers advice on early detection and intervention for bladder health.

Together, Sabrina and Mischa Bongers take a look at various lifestyle practices and essential exercises that support bladder control and prevent common issues. So, tune in this week to take control of your bladder health, with practical advice from leading experts and tips you can start using today!

Follow Mischa Bonger’s work on the following platforms: Pelvic Fix Physiotherapy: https://www.pelvicfixphysiotherapy.com.au The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/men-have-pelvic-floors-too-and-can-benefit-when-they-exercise-them-regularly-184451

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Every year, more young folk and aspiring ex-smokers are turning to e-cigarettes and vapes with the hope they’re a safer, smarter choice for long-term health. But this begs the question: how much safer are they, really? So, in this episode of Aging Less: The Longevity Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews health researcher Babac Salmani on the research, safety, and controversies surrounding e-cigarettes.

Having recently earned a PhD at Western University, Babac Salmani is a health researcher and injury prevention specialist specializing in the intersection of health behavior, mHealth interventions, and behavior change. His research focuses on the health behavior change in the context of vaping and the development and evaluation of digital tools to promote health outcomes. Passionate about bridging research and practice, he actively engages in translating scientific findings into actionable strategies for individuals and communities.

In this episode, Babac Salmani explains that e-cigarettes may cause different health issues in the long term to that of regular cigarettes, and that it also depends on the length of time the person has been using them. Additionally, Babac Salmani reveals what to avoid when using e-cigarettes to quit smoking.

Together, Marie and Babac Salmani discuss urge surfing as a way for smokers to curb the addiction and recognize addictive patterns, alongside a slew of other useful practices for aspiring ex-smokers.

So, are e-cigarettes a potential path for ex-smokers to greater longevity, or simply another risk to pay for in later years? Tune in to get the facts, hear from a leading expert, and discover what the science says about e-cigarettes and your health!

Follow Babac Salmani’s work: https://theconversation.com/learning-about-the-health-risks-of-vaping-can-encourage-young-vapers-to-rethink-their-habit-199557 Connect with Babac Salmani via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babacsalmani/

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