Researchers at the University of Hong Kong found that adopting certain behaviors through a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of developing IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects 5% to 10% of the world's population.
Maintain a high level of vigorous physical activity. Eat a balanced diet daily. Get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night. The study team found that getting a good amount of sleep every night was most effective in reducing therisk of developing the disease.