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Economic Times
01-05-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
What is 'Fart Walk' and why should you try it? Doctors reveal surprising weight loss and digestive benefits
Origin of the Trend Digestive and Metabolic Benefits Weight Management and Heart Health Doctors Encourage the Habit A new wellness trend with a humorous title, 'fart walk,' is gaining traction across social media—and now, it's receiving firm backing from medical professionals. Despite the cheeky name, this habit centers around taking a light walk shortly after meals, and experts say the practice offers serious health benefits, particularly for digestion and metabolic term "fart walk" was popularized by Mairlyn Smith, a 70-year-old Canadian author and gut health advocate. She and her husband began walking after dinner over a decade ago to relieve gas and support digestion. In a widely viewed Instagram post, Smith described how their fiber-rich diet often caused bloating, which led them to start nightly walks to alleviate discomfort. 'We walked, cue the farts, and the legendary fart walk was born,' she candid approach to post-meal movement resonated with many, turning the once-personal routine into a widely discussed wellness professionals have confirmed the digestive advantages of post-meal walks. Dr. Tim Tiutan, an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, stated that light movement after eating helps the intestines process gas and promotes regular bowel activity. He emphasized that walking stimulates intestinal motility, reducing the risk of constipation and digestion, the practice appears to have significant metabolic effects. Dr. Tiutan noted that walking after a meal can prevent sharp increases in blood sugar and even improve insulin sensitivity for up to 24 hours. This can be especially important for aging adults or those at risk of developing type 2 Christopher Damman, a gastroenterologist at the University of Washington Medical Center, also supported the trend, highlighting the importance of timing. According to him, a post-meal walk is most effective if done within an hour of eating. 'If you wait too long, you'll miss the spike because it starts going up within minutes after you eat,' he a fart walk is not an intense workout, consistent post-meal movement contributes to calorie burning and metabolic activity. Over time, this helps maintain a healthy weight. A Japanese study found that walking shortly after meals resulted in greater weight loss than walking an hour there are cardiovascular benefits. Walking raises the heart rate, improves blood flow, and supports heart function. The American Cancer Society recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week, such as brisk walking, which aligns with this walks also support better sleep. By enhancing digestion and regulating blood sugar, post-meal walks can help the body wind down more easily at night. Movement also releases endorphins, which improve mood and reduce stress and media users have shared personal success stories, including one user who wrote that walking helps manage digestion after intestinal surgery. Another said they are gradually encouraging their children to adopt the habit after realizing how little movement most people get consensus continues to build around the benefits of this simple practice. Dr. Tiutan summed it up in a social media post, listing the advantages: reduced bloating, regulated blood sugar, improved bowel movement, heightened insulin sensitivity, and boosted metabolism. He concluded with full support: 'I totally support fart walks.'Smith herself responded to his endorsement, thanking him for promoting a habit she believes can help people 'age wonderfully.' She continues to encourage her followers to embrace the practice, reminding them that the fart walk is about 'embracing a healthy lifestyle one step at a time.'Despite its name, the fart walk is far from a joke. It's a doctor-supported, easy-to-implement habit that might be a valuable key to long-term wellness.
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Former Boston Celtics guard Nate Robinson has successful kidney transplant
Former Boston Celtics guard Nate Robinson has successful kidney transplant Former Boston Celtics guard Nate Robinson is officially on the mend after getting surgery to give Robinson a new lease on life with a kidney transplant. The Boston alum has been dealing with kidney problems for some time now, and finally found a donor, the successful surgery completed last week in Robinson's hometown of Seattle. "I'm here to celebrate and thank the LORD for all he has done in my life, today is the day I get my new kidney, thank you to all the people that sent prayers and texted my phone giving me encouragement (and) love!," wrote Robinson online ahead of the operation according to ESPN's Baxter Holmes. "This man literally saved my life by giving me his kidney!" he related in a recent social media post from the former Celtic. The donor, a man named Shane Cleveland, replied "You're so deserving Nate, and I'm proud to be a part of this (with) you. We both have beautiful families supporting us, and great care at (University of Washington Medical Center)." Robinson, who played for the Celtics from 2010 to 2011, has been dealing with kidney issues for two decades now, with the issue coming to a head in 2021. Mercifully, that now appears to be behind him. Listen to the "Celtics Lab" podcast on: Apple Podcasts: Spotify:
