Most of us have felt it: “butterflies” before a big event, a “knot” in the stomach when something is wrong, or even feeling suddenly nauseated during intense stress. These aren’t just figures of speech. Your gut and your brain are in constant two-way communication.
The brain can influence the stoma...
Have you ever wondered if looking and feeling older is just about getting older—or could it have more
to do with how you care for your body? Research is shining new light on the importance of sleep,
showing that how much (and how well) you sleep has a powerful influence on how quickly your body
ages an...
Most GERD cases involve overweight and obese people. This is because excess body weight, particularly abdominal obesity, contributes to GERD through several mechanisms:
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure: Excess abdominal fat raises pressure within the abdomen, which can push stomach contents upw ...
