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Got a bathroom problem? New guidelines urge more fiber, less scrolling
The American Gastroenterological Association says 5% of men and 9% of women meet fiber targets, while prolonged toilet scrolling can raise hemorrhoid risk.
It’s a common problem that no one really wants to talk about. By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids, that are literally a pain in the butt. To avoid hemorrhoids and the constipation that causes them, the American Gastroenterological Association released new guidelines Wednesday recommending that people stop scrolling on the toilet and get the recommended daily amount of fiber. Gett…