Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN

A nagging cough that keeps you awake at night. That burning sensation in your chest that won’t go away. Feeling like something is always stuck in your throat. These are all common signs of...

Who hasn’t felt bloated from time to time? (Hello, holiday dinners!) Bloating is that sensation of a full, tight stomach and it’s common – nearly one in seven of us...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal condition that affects as many as 15% of adults living in the United States. It’s marked by a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, gas, and bloating. Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian nutritionist and author with more than 30 years of experience working with IBS and other digestive disorders. She wrote her latest book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with IBS, with Megan Riehl, PsyD, a psychologist specializing in gastrointestinal disorders.

You already know about the traditional risk factors for heart disease, including high blood pressure and elevated blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose. But were you aware of how the trillions of friendly bacteria living in your gut influence heart health? Research about how the gut relates to the heart can help you make smarter food choices.

“Gut health” is a popular term, but what does it really mean? Learn the basics about the gut and how to keep yours in good working condition.