Sarah Klein is a health writer, editor, and certified personal trainer with over a decade of experience in media. She has held editorial positions at LIVESTRONG.com, Health, Prevention, and The ...

If you've seen one of the many posts touting the benefits of squat toilets, you may wonder if you've been missing out all your life. There are some benefits to squatting but doctors say, as long as ...

The toilet footstool may have gained popularity from a clever viral video campaign, but new research confirms it really can improve the way you (bowel) move. Share on Pinterest This simple footstool ...

Squat toilets still reign supreme in China. Sure, the "western" toilet has made plenty of inroads, and you'll find them in big city hotels, major restaurants, and airports around the country. However, ...

Olympian Lindsey Vonn has been crushing the Instagram workout game lately, and she just shared an amazing hack for getting deep with squats: Do them over a toilet. “Progress never stops! 💪🏻,” ...

Since the introduction of the flush toilet more than 100 years ago, we've been going about our business in basically the same way: sit, go, flush. A few years ago, a Utah family decided to update that ...

When nature calls and a public toilet is the only choice, the hygiene levels can often be pretty grim. But while it might be tempting to try to hover above the dirty seat, scientists say this is a bad ...

Among the more practical advice that can be offered to international travelers is wisdom of the bathroom. So let me say, as someone who recently returned from China, that you should be prepared to (1) ...