“Walking can improve your gut motility,” agrees Supriya Rao, M.D., who recommends an evening walk after dinner. It’s a gentle form of movement that can help stimulate your intestinal muscles without ...

With rates of colorectal cancer on the rise among younger patients, more people are paying closer attention to the status of ...

Move Your Body: “Living a more sedentary lifestyle is a big contributor to constipation that a lot of people don't think about! Being active is a good way to stay regular. A quick 10- to 15-minute ...

Waking up feeling backed up and bloated is no fun, but simple nighttime habits can set you up for smoother mornings and regular bowel movements. From smart food choices to better sleep routines, small ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 15% of adults in the U.S. experience constipation, and even more struggle with it occasionally. Small tweaks to your evening ...