ST. LOUIS — Sixteen percent of the world's population struggles with constipation, and a new study shows it could also affect brain health. The finding was released at the Alzheimer's Association ...

One sign that cognitive decline is getting worse: chronic constipation. According to a new study, having just one bowel movement every three days or more — instead of daily — is the equivalent ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Study assessed more than 112,000 individuals. Constipated participants had significantly worse cognition, equal ...

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Kim, 72 years old, now fears mornings. Even after finishing a meal and sitting on the toilet, there is no relief. He defecates only once every three days, and even then, the stool is so hard that he ...

Research suggests aging occurs in periodic bursts, with the biggest changes happening at ages 34, 60, and 78. Genetics influence about 25% of your lifespan, but the rest is influenced by your ...