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What Your Bladder Might Be Telling You About Your Heart

If you've ever leaked a little when you sneezed or laughed, you've probably been told it's just one of those things that comes with having babies or getting older. But, although UI is common, it’s not normal, and new research suggests urinary incontinence (UI) could also be a clue about your heart health.A University of Iowa study of more than 20,000 women found that current UI was linked to cardiovascular risk factors, including Type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia (an unhealthy mix of cholesterol or other fats in the blood), stroke and a history of coronary bypass surgery. The connection held ev...