Whether you’re hitting the gym, cycling to work, or just upping the pace of your daily walks, vigorous movement may help fuel your gut health and support smoother digestion. While more research is ...

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 ...

Warm water may make people feel more relaxed, which can help with digestion, but most of our digestive processes — like enzyme secretion, bile release and nutrient absorption — are tightly regulated ...

The best snacks to eat before a workout include quick-digesting carbohydrates for energy and a small amount of protein for ...

Easy-to-digest carbs provide quick energy without upsetting your stomach. Learn which foods work best for workouts, illness, and steady fuel.

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 ...

Studies show that even gentle post-meal movement can influence blood sugar control and gut-brain signaling, helping the body ...

Digesting spicy, dairy, and processed foods may be more difficult with age. Eating fiber-rich whole foods, exercising, sleeping better, and lowering stress can help. As people age, their digestive ...

The students in Bostian Elementary School science teacher Brandy Hunt’s class got a hands-on lesson about what happens after they eat a meal. “This activity was a review, a hands-on activity at the ...