When people think about supporting their immune system, they often think about vitamin C, sleep, hand sanitizer, or avoiding crowded waiting rooms during cold season. What many people do not think about is their gut. Researchers estimate that a significant amount of immune activity is connected to the digestive tract, which means the health of …
Nobody wants to talk about constipation. But when you’re dealing with it regularly, it can affect your energy, comfort, mood, and even how your clothes fit. It’s also far more common than people realize. Research suggests that chronic constipation affects anywhere from 9 to 20 percent of adults in the United States, depending on how …
There are more than 56 different names for sugar. Find out why you’re probably eating too much sugar and some easy ways to fix that.
Bloating has a way of changing your whole day. Sometimes it shows up after a heavy meal. Other times it seems to come from nowhere, leaving your stomach feeling tight, swollen, or just plain uncomfortable. For a lot of adults, it is not an occasional annoyance. Research suggests abdominal bloating affects a significant portion of …