Between plant milk, pre- and probiotics, and gluten-free alternatives, I think (and talk!) about digestive health more than ever before. I know that digestion is how the body breaks down food and ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

When you walk into a room full of Nalgene-toting gym addicts getting their sweat on during a late afternoon Yates workout, what is the first thing that comes to mind? You’re probably wondering how ...

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

Proper digestion is essential for overall health and well-being. After eating, your body works hard to break down food and absorb nutrients. However, sometimes, the digestive process can be slow or ...

Have you ever noticed that something you used to eat all the time now upsets your stomach or just doesn’t taste the same anymore? Well, it could be due to your age. As Lillian Craggs-Dino, RD, a ...

Could drinking while eating be the cause of your acid reflux and heartburn? Some health experts argue that a person should not drink beverages, particularly water while eating a meal because it ...

Long hours of sitting can slow digestion and damage gut health. A gastro expert explains how desk jobs affect your body and ...