Digestive Health Archives

Consume Fiber: One of Your Body’s Most Important Nutrients

Oct 19, 2020 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Digestive Health

Fiber is one of the most important nutrients your body needs. In addition to helping to keep your digestive system running smoothly, “Dietary fiber aids in regulation of blood glucose levels, which in turn contributes to better heart health and a reduced risk of diabetes,” says Rachel Lustgarten, a registered … Read More

Handling Your Heartburn

Sep 22, 2020 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

It’s a safe bet that antacids have a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. That’s because more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn, also known as acid indigestion, at least once a month, and some studies suggest that 15 million Americans experience symptoms daily. While antacids and other over-the-counter medications … Read More

Ask Tufts Experts: Foods for Regularity; Cutting Salt Intake; Leaky Gut

Aug 21, 2020 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

I understand fiber can help keep me regular. Is oatmeal a good choice? Nicola McKeown, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School and a scientist at the HNRCA renowned for her research on whole grains and health, answers: “Constipation is a common problem that affects 16 percent of the … Read More

Get Relief From Constipation

Aug 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer from constipation from time to time. Constipation, which is usually defined as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week, is a problem that is often linked to diet and hydration issues, but sometimes, … Read More

A Simple Way to Reduce GERD

Aug 21, 2020 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Digestive Health

In times of stress we are often told to take a big deep breath. Why? As it turns out, it has a lot to do with a nerve that quite literally connects your mind to your gut. It’s the vagus nerve, also called the 10th cranial nerve, and it’s the … Read More

Newsbriefs: Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Resilience Rise during Social Distancing; Falling Standards

Aug 21, 2020 · Jay Roland · Digestive Health

Study Finds Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Double Dementia Risk Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published recently in the journal Gut. Researchers also found that people with IBD who … Read More

Diverticulitis Is a Problem for Many Older Adults

Aug 21, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Digestive Health

About half of all Americans age 60 to 80 have diverticulosis, a condition in which diverticula—pouches the size of large peas—bulge outward from the colon. Those numbers increase in the oldest old, with almost everybody age 80 and older affected. Most people are unaware of the problem because diverticulosis typically … Read More

Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome Requires Attention to Your Lifestyle

Jul 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are symptoms common to several different conditions, one of which is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But recognizing IBS isn’t always easy, since many of its symptoms are common to several other medical conditions. Diagnosing IBS The official definition of IBS is recurrent abdominal … Read More

Q&A: Alternative to Colonoscopy; Diabetic Retinopathy

Jun 15, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Digestive Health

Q: I had a colonoscopy when I was 50, and my doctor said I should return for a repeat test in 10 years. Well, that’s next year and I’m already dreading it. Is there an alternative? A: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and … Read More

Ease the Discomfort of Hemorrhoids

Jun 15, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Digestive Health

Research suggests that up to 39 percent of Americans are found to have hemorrhoids (swollen blood vessels in the anal area) during routine screening colonoscopy, and that hemorrhoids result in more than 4 million doctor’s office and emergency room visits each year. Mount Sinai gastroenterologist Brijen Shah, MD, says that … Read More

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