Constipation

It’s perfectly normal and perhaps even beneficial to put on a few pounds as you get older. But according to recent data, ⅔ of adults on Medicare are either overweight (with a BMI between 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of 30+). This additional weight as you age can have…

The statistics are grim, and among certain populations are getting even worse. It’s estimated that close to 160,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) this year, and over 55,000 deaths will occur because of CRC. While cases are declining among those 65 and older, largely due to screening,…

It’s somewhat of a taboo topic, though we’ve covered it in the past. But as the season of holiday eating and travel comes into focus (both of which can do a number on your digestive system), it’s useful to return to the dilemma of constipation and how to deal with…

It’s a perennial problem that seems to only get worse with aging. Constipation is considered the most frequent gastrointestinal complaint, and while older adults are not the only ones who suffer, they are afflicted with more frequency. About 16% of adults have chronic constipation, but for adults aged 60 and…

It’s an age-old problem. Or rather, it’s an old-age problem: How do you deal with your increasingly “cranky” bladder, that either demands urgent attention, or that leads to embarrassing “streams” at inconvenient times? We’ve touched on this topic before and it’s likely many have personal familiarity with the issue. But…

Perhaps it’s not polite conversation, but it’s likely top of mind for many. How else to say it but- do you have trouble pooping? While there’s no one right pattern for everyone, generally speaking, if you go less frequently than 2-3 times per week or you have difficulty with hard…