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October 3, 2024/Nutrition

How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day

… down and process the food you eat. Fluid in your system also helps soften stool and prevent constipation.Maintain your joints. Think of your joints like the gears of your car. They need to be …

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July 31, 2025/Nutrition

5 Reasons To Make Seaweed Part of Your Meals

… longer and are less likely to overeat.”A high-fiber eating plan also:Lowers your risk of constipationKeeps blood sugar levels stableLowers cholesterol5. Provides a low-calorie, low-fat source of nutrientsThe nutritional benefits of …

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May 6, 2024/Children's Health

Baby Steps: Tips To Transition From Formula to Milk

… a potential dairy allergy.Signs your baby may not be able to tolerate cow’s milk include:Constipation.Diarrhea.Rash.Vomiting.Talk to your baby’s pediatrician if those symptoms appear. If needed, your healthcare …

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March 19, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Adjustments for Children Living With SMA: How You’ll Help Your Newborn to 2-Year-Old Thrive

… could cause acid reflux. That increases your baby’s risk of accidentally inhaling their stomach contents (aspiration).Constipation. If poop doesn’t move efficiently through your kiddo’s bowels, it can lose moisture, leading to …

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March 29, 2023/Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Red Bell Peppers

… re a great way to up your fiber intake,” notes Whitson. “Fiber helps prevent digestive problems like constipation, and it may even help prevent colon cancer.”How to use red bell pepperBell peppers are technically …

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October 5, 2021/Weight Loss

Is It Bad to Lose Weight Too Quickly?

… slash calories or cut out entire food groups like carbs or dairy, you risk:Digestive problems like constipation.Fatigue and loss of energy.Loss of bone density and strength.Low immunity to illnesses.Hair loss …

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April 30, 2025/Nutrition

Your Fiber Intake: What’s the Right Amount?

… you’re adding fiber, make sure you drink plenty of water. If not, it can lead to constipation.Should I take a fiber supplement?If you’re having a hard time getting enough fiber from …

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June 25, 2020/Digestive

Why It’s Important to Get Your Hiatal Hernia Fixed Right the First Time

… occur in the groin and are more common in men. They are typically associated with heavy lifting, constipation and prostate issues that cause urination difficulty or increases in abdominal pressure.“They can cause a lot …

Bowl of fresh acai berries, with some scattered on burlap placemat
August 14, 2025/Nutrition

4 Reasons Acai Berries Are Good for You

You might not be sure how to pronounce acai (it’s “ah-sah-EE”), but you’ve probably heard about these purple berries. They’re so rich in nutrients that some people call them “purple …

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June 10, 2025/Wellness

Berberine: What It Is, Benefits and Side Effects

Spend any time online, and you’ll be bombarded with information about the latest trendy supplements. These “all-natural” remedies promise clearer skin, restful sleep, a flat belly, improved memory … the list is endless.The …

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