Golden Zone of Bowel Habits Linked to Health and Longevity
Researchers studied over 1,400 people and identified a 'golden zone' for bowel movement frequency—one to two times per day. Staying within this range may reflect gut health and lower risk of hidden health problems, while persistent deviations (too few or too many bowel movements) could signal health issues and potentially relate to longer life expectancy; the article cautions this is not medical advice and to consult a doctor with concerns.
