Digestive Health

5 Natural Ways to Fight Constipation

Feb 20, 2020 · · Digestive Health
Americans spend nearly three quarters of a billion dollars a year trying to deal with constipation. It’s a side effect of certain drugs, a complication of some medical conditions, and a common complaint of aging, but constipation can also be caused by dehydration, a low-fiber diet and/or a sedentary lifestyle. … Read More

Q&A: Medicare; Nocturia

Jan 21, 2020 · · Digestive Health
Q: I would like to buy additional coverage to cover my Medicare copays. It looks like Medicare Advantage covers many services. Is that a better option than Medigap? A: Once you turn 65, you have three options for health coverage: Medicare, Medicare plus Medigap, and Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare covers most, but … Read More

Glossary

Dec 5, 2019 · · Digestive Health
achalasia: A disorder in which the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax and open wide enough to allow food to enter the stomach. anal fissure: A small tear in the lining of the anal canal. anaphylaxis: A life-threatening allergic reaction in which breathing becomes difficult, blood pressure drops, and the … Read More

Is Your Sense of Taste Less Sharp?

Nov 18, 2019 · · Digestive Health
Many seniors find that their sense of taste is less sharp than it was, but as you get older your sense of smell also may diminish. “The sensations of taste and smell are intertwined, since the smell of food is one of the most important contributors to flavor,” notes Mount … Read More

Ease Constipation the Natural Way

Nov 18, 2019 · · Digestive Health
Older adults are more likely to suffer from constipation, partly for physiologic reasons and partly due to external factors. “Peristalisis—the muscle contractions that move food through the colon—diminish in older age, and this slows the passage of food through the digestive tract,” says Nisha Rughwani, MD, associate professor of geriatrics … Read More

Relieve and Prevent Constipation

Oct 21, 2019 · · Digestive Health
With more than 2.5 million Americans visiting the doctor for this malady annually, constipation is the most common digestive complaint. It can happen for many reasons, but the holidays can be especially troublesome. “Constipation can occur around the holidays for several reasons, including travel and changes in daily routines,” says … Read More

From the Editor: Don’t Suffer in Silence…

Sep 23, 2019 · · Digestive Health
We’re looking at incontinence (specifically, stress and urge incontinence) in this month’s issue—and not for the first time, since incontinence affects many seniors. It also is a problem that many people suffer in silence because they feel too embarrassed to mention it to their doctor. That is unfortunate, since putting … Read More

1. How Your Digestive System Works

Aug 27, 2019 · · Digestive Health
The saying goes that there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While that may be true, there is another aspect of life that is constant every single day of your existence: you must eat. Yet, eating is not only about survival—feeding your body the energy and nutrients it … Read More

12. Conclusion

Aug 27, 2019 · · Digestive Health
Your digestive system is always at work to make sure your body gets all the nutrients it requires to operate at its full potential. It’s a complex, laborious, and often thankless job. So many parts have to work independently and together to make everything run smoothly. So it is understandable … Read More

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