Objectives Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex, progressive neurological disorder with motor and non-motor symptoms. Among the non-motor symptoms, constipation severely affects the patients’ quality ...

While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Fujita Health University researchers investigated whether physical activity, like walking, can increase gut motility. Healthy adults walked for 20 minutes while bowel sounds were measured as a ...

Constipation is a problem for many of us. But if you’ve noticed that you have even more trouble pooping once winter strikes, it’s not your imagination. “We see more constipation in the winter months ...

Constipation is painful, irritating and even painful. You are not alone if you have ever had a problem with irregular or hard bowel movements. Many people seek natural ways to relieve constipation ...

It’s not your imagination. Winter really can make it more difficult to go. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Wintertime changes in schedules and eating habits can cause constipation. We ...