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Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal

Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal

Update: 2024-12-123
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Post-meal walks to release gas, called 'fart walks,' have become popular on social media. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy says the science is solid on this trend. She shares the many health benefits of walking after eating: better digestion, more balanced blood sugar levels and a healthier gut microbiome.

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Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal

Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal