Some health conditions like constipation may cause you to strain to pass a bowel movement. Diet and lifestyle changes, including drinking more water and eating fiber-rich foods, may help. Share on ...

Americans are struggling with constipation and using laxatives to help them go. Pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth Akincilar said learning to poop correctly could help. She shared tips with Insider, ...

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

Squatting may help people complete a bowel movement, particularly if they are constipated, but this position can be difficult with a pedestal toilet. Using a foot stool can help replicate a squatting ...

Straining on the toilet can lead to hemorrhoids, which are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. gmstockstudio - stock.adobe.com You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If ...

Some toddlers find learning to pass stool without a diaper challenging. They may have had a large or painful bowel movement previously and be afraid to defecate again, so they begin withholding stool, ...

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

Potty training a toddler is no joke. Between the accidents and the stubborn refusals to “try,” getting a toddler to do their business in an actual toilet tends to be a long, drawn-out process, no ...

Squatting, instead of sitting, may be a game-changer when emptying your bowels. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly used positions for pooping. Pooping regularly is part of keeping your ...

Since the introduction of the flush toilet more than 100 years ago, we've been going about our business in basically the same way: sit, go, flush. A few years ago, a Utah family decided to update that ...

It’s time to get to the bottom of this age-old question: How often should you be pooping? Our body absorbs the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals of the food we eat, leaving behind ...

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