the digestive system

5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid

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5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid

What to eat when you have the flu: 5 foods to eat and 3 foods to avoid When the flu hits, your body needs more than rest. Proper nutrition plays a crucial role in helping your immune system fight the virus and recover faster. Eating the right foods can reduce symptoms such as fatigue, congestion … Read more

Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

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Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

Age may teach you to trust your gut, but gastroenterologists say our actual gut health can change as we age—and that’s what matters. “A healthy gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism and immunity,” says Dr. Jonathan D. Weinberger, MD,a gastroenterologist at Hackensack University Medical … Read more