Category: Healthy Body

[ad_1] Pregnancy is a journey filled with many new, exciting, and—let’s face it—sometimes frustrating side effects. One minute, you’re feeling the joy of your baby kick for the first time, and the next, you’re dealing with raging heartburn. Turns out, GI issues are actually pretty common during pregnancy—things like morning sickness, nausea, and excess gas…

[ad_1] Niecy Nash truly does it all. She’s an actress, author, producer, director, TV game show host—the list goes on. And she does it all with style, grace, and a unique sense of humor that makes her unbelievably fabulous, yet so approachable at the same time. Now Nash is dipping her toe into a new…

[ad_1] The terms “IBS” and “IBD” are often used interchangeably to describe gastrointestinal discomfort, but they’re far from the same. “There are similarities in the presentation of IBS and IBD, but they are distinctively different conditions,” says Anthony Lembo, MD, a gastroenterologist and the Director of Research for Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease Institute. Short for…

[ad_1] There are countless reasons why you’d make it your mission to sip on more H2O. (And yes, this goes well beyond buying into the recent Stanley tumbler craze). Perhaps you wake up parched every morning, need to alleviate constipation, or even want to promote a better mood. By and large, most people could stand…

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[ad_1] We know fiber is good for us, but an astounding 90 percent of women and 97 percent of men are falling short on their recommended fiber intakes, according to current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. While fiber, a type of carbohydrate that our bodies cannot fully break down found naturally in fruits, vegetables, whole grains,…

[ad_1] If you’ve sat in your doctor’s waiting room for any length of time, you’ve likely come across medical brochures or posters with graphics detailing the warning signs of heart attack or stroke. Crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, pain that spreads down your left arm, face, or side of your neck. All are…

[ad_1] If you’ve ever surveyed the back of a Greek yogurt container and seen italicized gibberish, like L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, and L. Acidophilus, you’ve encountered probiotics. Probiotics are technically defined by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on…

[ad_1] With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Growing…

[ad_1] A pounding heart. Chest pain. Shallow, fast breath. Dizziness, nausea, and cold sweats. Having one (or all) of these symptoms is enough to set off some alarm bells in your head. Am I just anxious, or is this something more? The fact is, it can be hard to tell the difference between a panic…