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There have been many studies that show how your diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain, and bone health, Your colon’s overall health can be affected by what you eat.

The colon is a crucial part of the digestive system, and many different conditions can cause it to work improperly. Some of these include inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; diverticular disease; irritable bowel syndrome; and colorectal cancer.

Healthy food choices and physical activity can provide a benefit for your colon and your overall health.

This article, published at Rush.edu covers some fundamentals for eating and colon health.