In today’s modern society, sedentary behavior has become a silent epidemic. From the iconic movie Wall-E, which portrayed humanity trapped in floating chairs, the risks of inactivity were already ...

From boosting heart health to helping reduce the risk of certain chronic illnesses (like type 2 diabetes), the benefits of walking every day abound. But does walking help digestion? As a dietitian, I ...

Colon cancer is highly preventable. Learn how diet, exercise, and timely screening — starting at age 45 for most adults — can ...

Four simple habits your gut will thank you for.

While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...

Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

Water is necessary for digestion, absorption of nutrients, and general gut function. To know when to warm it a little and ...