Constipation happens to us all. In fact, 16% of Americans and one-third of older adults suffer from chronic constipation. Difficulty passing stool and the pain that comes with it are responsible for ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

Come clean. It's not potty talk to acknowledge your difficulty going. Maybe you don't poop for days at a time -- when you used to go regularly every day -- or when you do go, your stool is hard, dry ...

Nikkie Malhotra suggests fixing the time for bowel movement, drinking enough water and doing light exercises, to solve the problem of constipation.

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The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

DEAR READER: Anyone suffering from constipation should start by boosting fiber and fluid intake. That may do the trick, and you may not need a laxative. If you are age 50 years or younger, the target ...

A King’s College London study finds limited evidence that fiber and water alone treat constipation, urging more personalized, ...

Bananas contain fiber that helps make stools softer and easier to pass. Eating a banana daily can support digestion and the gut microbiome. Green bananas have more resistant starch, which is ...