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Here’s how long it should take to poop, says a Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.
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How Often Should You Poop?

Everyone poops. But how often? Given the fact that modern society has, for good reason, sequestered the ritual to isolation, it’s normal to wonder what it’s like—and the frequency with which it ...
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Do you need to poop every day? Science has the answer

How often you poop can reveal important information about the internal processes going on in your body. A survey by Healthline found that most people have a regular bowel pattern, pooping about the ...
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Research Reveals What Your Poop Schedule Says About Your Health

Researchers linked pooping frequency with markers tied to the development of certain diseases. The scientists found a very clear range of pooping frequency that’s ideal for good health. There are ...