Blog Posts by The Editors at Sharecare

Always running to the loo?What embarrassing health secret do many women of a certain age share but rarely 'fess up to? Bladder problems. We're talking dribbles, sudden leaks, and mad dashes to the bathroom -- all signs of incontinence.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. More than half of women deal with frequent urination. Aging, hormone changes, pregnancy, childbirth, physical stress (e.g., gymnastics) all play roles. So do new factors, such as the obesity-diabetes epidemic (another reason to watch your weight).

What's making you run to the bathroom? Take this test to find out.

That's a lot of daily difficulties. Incontinence dampens your enthusiasm for exercise, sex, going out, even attending meetings. Yet few women, and fewer men (yes, it's a problem for them, too), ask for help. Here are 5 ways to stop the flow:

1. Do Your Kegels.

This exercise strengthens the pelvic floor and sphincter muscles, which helps more than 80% of women with stress incontinence -- the

Can you get a picky eater to love her veggies?Struggling to get a picky eater to gobble her vegetables? Sure, plenty of kids are reluctant to eat their veggies, but we know of more than a few grown-ups who also turn up their noses at broccoli, spinach, and other produce. Try these 6 smart strategies to get your picky eaters to love -- or at least tolerate -- their veggies.

1. Don't oversell the health factor. "It's good for you" backfires with picky eaters, who often equate "healthy" with "boring" or, worse, "yucky." Instead, focus on the flavor, color, texture -- whatever resonates with them.

Grown-up finicky eaters may be swayed by a food's health benefits if those benefits are personally relevant, according to a new study about consumer preferences. For example, if your mate wants to lower his cholesterol, a vegetable's cholesterol-improving benefit can be a good selling point.

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2. Play hide-and-seek. Sneaking vegetables into familiar foods is a time-honored tradition.

You can find healthy fast food -- if you order wisely.Spring break is just around the corner, and so are spring road trips. Unless you pack a big cooler with healthy munchies, there's a good chance you'll find yourself pulling into a drive-thru to pick up something to go at least once. The options aren't all bad, but you have to order carefully, warns RealAge cofounder Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and only eat fast food when there's no better alternative.

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That's because even though "healthy" fast-food menu items are better than others, they're not great. Like all fast food, they can be high in sodium. If you're stuck, here are 4 not-so-bad options:

McDonald's

Mickey D's has a host of salads, but many can be calorie and fat bombs. Skip anything with "crispy" in the name (that means fried) and steer clear of creamy salad dressings.

Our pick: Premium Caesar Salad with Grilled with Low-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, and you'll be out the door with a trim 230 calories and 8 grams fat (just 3 of it

Is BPA lurking in that can of tomatoes?You know bisphenol A (BPA) is nasty stuff. And the bad news about this toxin just keeps on coming. A pair of just-released studies links BPA with heart disease, obesity, and diabetes risk.

BPA is an organic compound that's in used plastics, such as water bottles, the lining of canned goods, and thermal receipts. Problem is, BPA mimics estrogen in your body and is thought to disrupt hormone function. BPA is linked to a host of potential health problems, from fertility problems to developmental delays in kids to cancer.

Learn more about the link between breast cancer, BPA, and other toxins.

A new study from Britain links high urinary concentrations of BPA in healthy men and women to a higher risk of heart disease 10 years later. In another new study, Chinese researchers linked high concentrations of BPA to obesity -- especially belly fat -- and insulin resistance (a forerunner of diabetes) in middle-aged and elderly people. American researchers have found a similar

Fat -- the healthy kind -- is good for you.Want to boost your health? Add some fat to your diet. It's especially good for your heart. "Fat is not a bad word," say Marc Gillinov, MD, and Steven Nissen, MD, authors of Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need (Three Rivers Press). "The idea that fat is bad for your heart is simply incorrect."

What matters is the type of fat that's on your plate. Good fat -- the unsaturated kind -- helps lower your total cholesterol and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels and boost your "good" HDL cholesterol. Here's a rundown of fats, from the best to the worst.

Best Fat: Monounsaturated

When it comes to heart health, monounsaturated fat is the best fat. In a Canadian study, volunteers who replaced 13% of carbohydrates with monounsaturated fat lowered their LDL cholesterol by 35% and improved their HDL cholesterol by 12.5% in just 4 weeks. Smart sources of monounsaturated fat include olive oil, canola oil, nuts and nut oils, avocados, and sesame oil.

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A doctor who watches her weight will give your better advice about yours.You know the old saying, "Physician, heal thyself." It's true. According to a recent study, if your doctor takes good care of herself, she'll take better care of you.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health polled 500 primary-care physicians and found that doctors with a normal body mass index (BMI) were more likely than chubby physicians to diagnose overweight patients as obese and much likelier to counsel them on diet and exercise. Normal-weight docs also reported greater success when it came to helping patients lose weight.

How well do you know your body? Take this quiz to find out.

But a healthy weight is just one hallmark of a good physician. Here are some tips to gauge whether your doctor is the best -- or find a new one.

Use social media. Employers check out prospective employees on social media all the time. You can do the same for your physician. Look her up on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest. Check for healthy activities and

Are you making smart choices for your heart, or are bad habits setting you up for trouble down the road? Check out these 9 ways to take care of your ticker now, so it takes good care of you later.

Get more health tips from RealAge:

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We've got 6 good reasons why sipping soda is a habit you should kick.Do you spend most days with a can of soda by your side? You might want to break that habit. Turns out, all soda -- even diet -- is bad you, and new research suggests it's especially harmful to women. Here are six reasons to give up soft drinks for good.

1. Soda makes you fat. Both regular and diet soft drinks are tied to obesity. In one study, people who drank diet sodas had a 70% greater increase in waist circumference over a few years compared to those who skipped soft drinks.

Diet soft drinks are particularly insidious, says RealAge cofounder Michael F. Roizen, M.D. "Sweet diet soda fuels your desire for other sweets," he explains. It also has a "health halo" effect. "You view choosing a 'diet' drink as virtuous (all those calories saved!). So it feels like you can afford to reward that virtue with a hot fudge sundae."

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2. Soda boosts your risk of serious disease. The extra belly fat that often comes with a soft