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American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: “Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap”
Mayo Clinic: “Is loss of taste and smell normal with aging?”
National Cancer Institute: “Colon”
University of Michigan Health: “Constipation, Age 12 and Older”
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
Cleveland Clinic: "Drink Up: Dehydration is an Often Overlooked Health Risk for Seniors"
Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
Going to the bathroom right when you feel the urge could help prevent pooping problems later in life.
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Image Credit: Peter Carruthers/iStock/GettyImages
If you’re noticing a shift in your sense of smell or taste that’s tampering with your appetite, speak with your doctor. While some loss of taste and smell is normal with aging, other factors — including underlying conditions and certain medications — can be contributing to your impaired senses, per the Mayo Clinic.
For a more customized estimate of how much water you should drink per day, try this equation: Body weight (in pounds) ÷ 2 = minimum ounces of water you should drink a day
Body weight (in pounds) ÷ 2 = minimum ounces of water you should drink a day
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American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: “Closing America’s Fiber Intake Gap”
Mayo Clinic: “Is loss of taste and smell normal with aging?”
National Cancer Institute: “Colon”
University of Michigan Health: “Constipation, Age 12 and Older”
U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: "2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans"
Cleveland Clinic: "Drink Up: Dehydration is an Often Overlooked Health Risk for Seniors"
