10 Ways to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

10 Ways to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Nine million doctor's office visits each year are due to urinary tract infections, or UTIs. The only thing patients visit the doctor for more often are respiratory tract infections, such as the common cold. Unfortunately, the majority of cases of UTI occur in women.

What can you do to help prevent urinary tract infections from interfering with your life? According to the National Institutes of Health, health professionals recommend the following tips to reduce your risk of developing a UTI.

Water helps flush your urinary tract, so make sure you drink plenty of plain water daily.read more
 
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