Typically, healthy stool should exhibit a uniform color and be devoid of any irregular stripes, patterns, or spots. According to experts at The Centre for Gastrointestinal Health, a normal bowel movement is brown, smooth (though it may have minor surface…
Most of us have experienced cravings, especially for sweets, and cinnamon fits right into this category. Cinnamon is a prevalent spice featured in numerous sugary delights like cinnamon rolls, cinnamon French toast, or a fall-themed cinnamon coffee. But is there…
The internet poses some intriguing questions. Some are amusing, others are absurd, and a few are quite thought-provoking. One such query that surfaced on the internet (particularly on Reddit and Facebook) in 2012 was, “Does farting burn calories?” A popular…
It’s rare to visit a household and not find a jar of peanut butter in the pantry. This popular, protein-rich breakfast favorite comes in various forms: crunchy, smooth, and even organic. Health professionals often recommend adding this sweet-tasting spread to…
“Your gut is where it all begins, start with Activia,” the Dannon brand proclaims on the front page of its website. This message is paired with a photo collage of smiling women – many wearing the brand’s signature green –…
Incorporating both prunes and dates into our diets can be beneficial to our health. Deciding between the two might depend on specific health objectives. Let’s begin by examining the nutritional content of each. A single prune has approximately 23 calories…
Applesauce was likely one of the first foods you tasted as a baby, and perhaps your parents chose it as a side dish for your kid’s meals at restaurants. While it might not replace candy, the natural sweetness of applesauce…
After a long day at work, you might find a throbbing headache setting in. You reach into your medicine cabinet for some ibuprofen, only to discover it’s past its expiration date. Should you still take it? Since 1979, regulations have…
“There’s something fishy going on around here,” you think to yourself as you leave the bathroom – and we mean this literally. If you’ve noticed changes in the odor of your stool recently, you might be wondering what’s happening. Our…
After a bowel movement, most of us don’t leave the bathroom smelling like roses. This isn’t our fault, however. Experts at Mount Sinai explain that healthy poops are supposed to smell unpleasant. They’re also supposed to have a relatively familiar…