Nicole O’Neill of OSF HealthCare explains how stress harms gut health via the brain connection and offers diet and stress relief solutions.

Chronic psychological stress is common. A 2023 survey revealed that about one quarter of US adults reported high stress levels, and three quarters reported that chronic stress affects their daily ...

Green tea contains beneficial compounds that may support immune health by reducing inflammation, fighting oxidative stress, ...

Ever wondered why you get butterflies before a big presentation or why stress sends you running to the bathroom? That’s your gut-brain connection in action. While most of us recognize stress can upset ...

Share on Pinterest The collections of bacteria in the gut may play a role in the regulation of stress responses, an animal study suggests. Image credit: Justin Lewis/Getty Images. Experts are ...

That refreshing ice-cold smoothie or salad straight from the fridge might be your go-to healthy meal, but what if it’s actually working against your digestive goals? While we’ve all been taught to ...

The state of our guts is so revealing about our health. Stress, illness, anxiety can all manifest in our stomachs. “It affects how susceptible we are to a range of things such as inflammatory ...

Chinamaxxers say avoiding cold water is the key to feeling better. We asked both a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and a longevity doctor to weigh in.