About 15% of adults in the U.S. experience constipation, and even more struggle with it occasionally. Small tweaks to your evening routine—like taking a walk after dinner—may help relieve this issue.

Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic, where she has been providing care since 2016. Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and ...

Squatting may help people complete a bowel movement, particularly if they are constipated, but this position can be difficult with a pedestal toilet. Using a foot stool can help replicate a squatting ...