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6 min readLet’s just say it: Sometimes it can be really difficult to poop. You may sit on the toilet forever, squeezing and grunting and begging what’s inside to come out, with no luck. You can be constipated for a variety of reasons, and sometimes it, um, just works itself out. But according to the National Library of Medicine, up to 20% of U.S. adults deal with chronic constipation. Yet less than half ever seek help for it: Another study showed that three out of five adults with the condition have never talked to their health care provider about solutions.We…

4 min readAs someone who struggles with foot pain from collapsing arches and random bouts of plantar fasciitis, I rarely go barefoot—even inside my home. Wearing comfortable house shoes provides the all-day support that I need to keep the pain at bay.“The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of the foot, attaching the heel into the toes,” E. Charisse Dunn, D.P.M., a podiatrist and owner of PGA Foot & Ankle, previously told Prevention. “When it becomes inflamed, it causes tenderness when the heel is placed flat on the ground,” Dunn says.Despite wearing my…

11 min readAs a music journalist, Erica, a 39-year-old in Queens, New York, is constantly surrounded by alcohol. She says it flows freely at concerts, over drinks with publicists, and on the flights to and from the festivals she covers.“In the rock ’n’ roll culture that I work in, it becomes very normalized to drink a lot,” she says. “And when that was combined with situations that make me anxious, like interviewing people and traveling alone, I would often ‘pregame’ by having a drink before an event just to feel less nervous,” Erica explains.While she never got to the point…

5 min readFiber is one of the less flashy nutrients. It doesn’t get the glamour of building big muscles like protein or supporting brain function like healthy fats. But don’t let its understated reputation fool you. This quiet, hard-working nutrient maintains the upkeep of crucial digestive and bodily processes. And, if you’re not getting enough, your body will let you know. A deficient diet will quickly result in noticeable signs you’re not getting enough fiber.Meet the experts: Samantha Peterson, R.D., founder and CEO of Simply Wellness; Erin Barrett, Ph.D., director of product innovation and scientific affairs at Shaklee; Amy Davis,…

6 min readA can of chickpeas is one of those things you pretty much always have in your pantry. Whether it ever makes it into a meal? Well, that depends on if you know how to use it.Folks stock up on the legume with the best of intentions—and for good reason. Chickpeas are a nutritional stalwart as far as canned foods go, offering both nine grams of protein and eight grams of fiber per one-half cup serving. Not to mention, they’re packed with the kind of nutrients that are typically hard to come by in plant-based proteins, like iron and…

4 min readKey PointsA new data analysis suggests certain inexpensive treatments may be the most effective for knee osteoarthritis.Overall, knee braces seem to be the most helpful for patients.Doctors stress the importance of speaking to your healthcare provider to find the best treatment plan for you. An estimated 14 million Americans deal with knee osteoarthritis, a condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. And plenty of them struggle to find a treatment that actually makes them feel better.Now, new research has a few suggestions—and the good news is, the most effective option it found may be one of the…

6 min readWalking is often recommended as an approachable and enjoyable exercise for people looking to lose weight. But if you’re wondering what your daily step count should be to support weight loss, the answer is less straightforward than you might think.“If you do 10,000 steps a day and change nothing else, you may lose weight,” says Lawrence Cheskin, M.D., F.A.C.P., chair of nutrition and food studies at George Mason University, adjunct professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, and coauthor of Weight Loss for Life: The Proven Plan for Success. “But weight loss is variable and dependent…

5 min readKey PointsThe measles outbreak continues to grow in the U.S.Some groups are more vulnerable than others, according to doctors. The vaccine can quickly offer protection if you’re unvaccinated.The measles situation in the U.S. continues to get worse, with 3,294 confirmed cases across 47 states and jurisdictions in 2026 alone, per data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that was updated on September 11. The vast majority of them have been associated with outbreaks—there have been 38 new ones reported this year, with Pennsylvania emerging as a hotbed for the highly contagious disease.Health officials in the…

4 min readStretching can feel like an entire workout in and of itself—there are lower back stretches, psoas stretches, arm stretches, and hip stretches to help address the aches, pains, and stiffness that naturally arise as a part of getting older. And since stretching helps you stay flexible and mobile, here’s one more stretching workout to add to your list if you’re experiencing hip or knee pain: iliotibial (IT) band stretches.The IT band plays an essential role in helping you move, but it can also cause you discomfort in certain areas if it becomes tight.Meet the Experts: Albert Matheny, R.D.,…

3 min readThe journey to menopause can involve some interesting moments, like hot flashes that are so intense you sweat through your shirt and jacket, or having to go to the restroom five times during one dinner date. But we’re willing to bet that you have never had a menopause moment as crazy and inconvenient as the one Gabrielle Union described in a recent conversation with Prevention.The actress and activist, 53, who has starred in Bring It On, Bad Boys II, and Being Mary Jane, shared: “I’ve been in full menopause for the last two to three years, and it…