A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.

If you’re not regular just yet, you can train yourself to poop like clockwork. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Typically, morning is the best time to poop for most people. You can ...

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.

Eating fiber-rich foods like oats, berries and nuts adds bulk and softens stools for easier poops. Fiber also supports a healthy gut microbiome, lowers inflammation and promotes better digestion.

Whether you call it poop, No. 2 or a bowel movement, it’s about time we got more comfortable talking about it. As the kids’ book taught us: Everyone Poops. Our stool can share secrets about everything ...