Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Could Reduce Bladder Leaks, Suggests New Study

Mindfulness and brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks, suggests new study

Arriving home after a long day may be a relief, but for some people, seeing their front door or inserting a key into the lock triggers a powerful urge to pee. Known as "latchkey incontinence," this phenomenon is the subject of a new study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh who found that mindfulness training and/or noninvasive brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency evoked by these cues.

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation May Reduce

Incontinence is a condition that affects millions worldwide, often cloaked in social taboo and personal embarrassment. Among the various manifestations of this condition, a newly identified form called “latchkey incontinence” stands out due to its peculiar environmental triggers. This unique phenomenon refers to the sudden and urgent need to urinate evoked by routine stimuli, such as arriving home and seeing the front door or handling keys. Rece…