(NC) -- Millions of Canadians are living with urinary incontinence, a result of factors such as weak bladder muscles, the treatment for prostate cancer, a decrease in estrogen levels, and chronic diseases like diabetes.

Here are some quick tips to help manage urinary incontinence:

1. Stay sensibly hydrated.

• Drink at least six to seven 8-ounce glasses of water a day to keep your bladder healthy. When you drink less water, your urine is more concentrated and may irritate the lining of your urethra and bladder

2. Pay attention to your diet.

• Lots of things – including caffeine, alcohol, acidic foods (like tomatoes and citrus fruits) and drinks, chocolate, artificial sweeteners, hot spices and carbonated drinks – can irritate your bladder

3. Select the absorbent undergarment that is right for you.

• Products like Depend Silhouette for women and Real Fit Briefs for men are designed to look, fit and feel smooth under clothing, like real underwear. Additionally, the Depend line called Guards and Shields are made to fit a man's body and can be worn securely in a man's own underwear.

4. Strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

• Learning where your pelvic floor muscles are and how to isolate them can help make the most of exercises called kegels. You can do kegels anywhere, without anyone noticing.

• With practice, kegels can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles – and that can help reduce feelings of urgency and the need to frequently urinate.

More tips are available online at www.TryItOnCanada.com.