To help pinpoint what’s potentially going on, we tapped experts to learn about the most common causes, plus what to do to help constipation. Common Causes of Constipation Low Fiber Intake Your constipation may be due to a low intake of fiber. According to Marissa Meshulam, MS, RD, CDN, registered dietitian and founder of MPM Nutrition, dietary fiber adds bulk to the stool, making it easier to pass. “Additionally, [insoluble] fiber can work to speed up digestion, which helps move things along,” she adds....

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When it comes to maxi dresses, you can get away with some picks you’ve been wearing during the lazy-hazy-crazy days of summer, but we’d suggest a few tweaks to get in on the fall trend. Think autumnal colors like yellows and oranges as well as cool prints like stripes, animal prints, polka dots, plaid, and yes, florals too—just be sure to choose something in a dark color. Fall Maxi Dress Outlet Deals Deerose Floral Chiffon Maxi Wrap Dress, $24 (was $36) Aphratti ¾-Sleeve Faux Wrap Maxi Dress with Pockets, $29 with coupon (was $35) Shibever Floral Printed V-Neck Maxi Dress, $19 (was $26) Uimlk Bohemian Square Neck Ruffle Maxi Dress, $37 (was $43) Zattcas Off-the-Shoulder Ruffle Maxi Dress, $30 (was $38) Celmia Side Split Maxi Dress with Pockets, $38 with coupon (was $44) Amoretu Casual Off-Shoulder Maxi Dress, $38 (was $49) Yoxua Casual Long-Sleeve Empire Waist Maxi Dress, $18 with coupon (was $26) Saukole Off-the-Shoulder Long-Sleeve Swing Maxi Dress, $38 (was $50) Halcyeen Cold Shoulder Split Maxi Dress, $26 with coupon (was $28)...

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Cake is great. You are allowed to eat cake and truly enjoy it. But your body does require variety—a reasonable balance of disparate, nutrient-loaded, energy-packed foods—in order to feel good and function well. If you’re reaching for goodies like cake every single time your stomach growls, you’re missing out on opportunities to feed your body with other valuable goodies, too (like fiber, protein, probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals). The Secret to Making Balanced Food Choices How can you make it easier to choose something like fresh fruit over cake (again)?...

It’s a blessing if you need to research a fascinating subject—it’s an overwhelming, head-spinning, and sometimes depressing curse if you’re just trying to keep up with the times. How We Consume News “There’s an even bigger link [between the state of the news and our psychological well-being] than ever before,” says Sanam Hafeez, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist in New York City and the director of Comprehend the Mind. “Pre-internet, smartphones, and social media, we could simply click the TV remote or turn the dial on the radio when we wanted to tune out....

“The most common causes of heat damage include chemical processes such as color and chemical relaxers, as well as heat damage from using hot tools daily. Environmental factors, such as hard water, UV rays, and even extreme cold, can also cause damage,” explains Susan Ford, master stylist and creative director at Asha Salon Spa in Chicago. The good news: There are plenty of ways to bring locks back to life....

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