“Give yourself ample time after meals (usually around 30 minutes) to have access to a bathroom,” Reardon said. “Eating food ...

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Prunes are the best dried fruits to eat to help prevent and recover from constipation. They are packed with fiber, sorbitol and polyphenols, which all help stimulate healthy digestion. Other factors, ...

Think of your gut like that one nosy neighbor; it’s always collecting data, and it knows things. While everyone poops, not everyone follows a regular schedule. And apparently, your gut is keeping ...

While normal bathroom habits can be different from person to person, there is a hard rule about how long to spend on the toilet — and when you should give up. A healthy bowel movement should only take ...

Surveys show that a third of employees are scared to poop on the job, and nearly one in five “refuse” to entirely — citing ...

For many people, the start of the day can feel rushed, stressful, and, for some, even uncomfortable, especially when it comes ...

You might go number 2 first thing in the morning, after lunch or later in the day. Everyone has their own pooping schedule, and that’s completely normal. But you might wonder if there's actually an ...

Digestive health has a bigger impact on daily life than many of us realize. It influences not only physical comfort but also energy levels, mood and confidence. After all, when something feels “off” ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...