Ghost poops are bowel movements that leave no skid marks in the toilet bowl or streaks on your toilet paper. Julia Barten, a ...

5. Get moving. Exercise is important for overall health, but it can also stimulate blood in the muscles in your gut, causing them to contract more and push poop along, Dr. Bedford says.

Your number two reveals a lot about you. Here's what your time on the toilet says about your health, according to gastroenterologists. Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer in San Diego, California.

Too much straining and pushing can lead to hemorrhoids ... You can throw your feet up on a stool or even just a couple of rolls of toilet paper. Or the dedicated can buy a product specifically ...