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. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Today's a shorty episode with a simple tip that costs nothing, takes very little time and is hugely beneficial for your body.
Taking a walk or doing some kind of movement after you eat.
Going for a fart walk after dinner is something that's going to help you age.
Wonder you know what type of walk it is.
I ain't even got to say it.
What type of walk it L, A.
R T.
You got to say for.
Yourself on my fart walk.
If you're on Tik Tok, you may have seen people suggesting this.
It turns out the science is solid here.
NPR science and health correspondent Maria Godoy has been reporting on this.