Peppermint ( Mentha piperita) is one of the best-known herbs for easing digestive distress. Its active compound, menthol, ...

Medically reviewed by Ashley Baumohl, RDMedically reviewed by Ashley Baumohl, RD The digestive system converts food into ...

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 ...

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), walking is the most popular form of exercise. And, in good news for those who have centered their physical fitness around daily walks, there’s heaps ...

After a season of festive parties and holiday feasts, many of us have experienced occasional indigestion, and whether the symptoms are stomach irritation, bloating or gas, it can be a literal pain.

If you’re anything like me, the Thanksgiving post-meal bloat is as much of a holiday tradition as turkey, mashed potatoes, or the parade on TV. It just comes with the territory: I stuff down as much ...

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 ...

To understand how these large snakes can regenerate their intestines without intestinal crypts, scientists sequenced the RNA genes of pythons. By learning more about this process in reptiles, ...

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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 ...