Feeling bloated and heavy? Here are some simple things to do at night to help you have a bowel movement first thing in the morning.

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 ...

There are several evidence-based lifestyle and diet changes you can make right now to support your gut. For example, eating ...

Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

Who doesn’t want a tummy that grumbles less and bowels that move well and often. Good gut health does not always come from ...

Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily to help move waste through your intestines. Exercise regularly to stimulate your intestines to move waste along. Talk with a healthcare provider about adding ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. “Many people with chronic ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Everyone poops, but it turns out we don't all need to poop every day. That's a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people. A doctor said many people are missing an early warning sign because too ...

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