When you think about health care, regular bowel movements might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, maintaining a consistent digestive rhythm is crucial for overall well-being.
A normal bowel movement consists of well-formed, soft, brown stools that usually sink and are easy to pass. Healthy bowel movements occur anywhere from three times a week to three times a day.
One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor issue, the consequences can be more significant than you think. Straining can lead to a variety of health ...
1 Graduate School, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China 2 Anorectal Surgery Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, China ...
When you feel a loose bowel movement coming on, it can be very hard to hold it in. You can work to tighten up the anus sphincter and pelvic floor muscles by doing simple exercises for just a few ...
Brian Mastroianni is a health and science journalist based in New York. His work has been published by The Atlantic, The Paris Review, CBS News, The TODAY Show, Barron's PENTA, Engadget and ...