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CITY, ND – Digestive disorders are among the most common problems in health care today. About 30 to 40 percent of adults say they experience frequent indigestion, and more than 50 million visits to health-care facilities every year are for symptoms related to the digestive system.

Some of the causes of digestive distress are overeating, stress, lack of physical activity, and a poor diet. Suffering from heartburn, diarrhea, constipation and excess gas does not have to be the norm. By taking care of your digestive system, you can become a “regular” human being.

If you’d like to make some changes in your diet or lifestyle to improve your digestive system health, the North Dakota State University Extension Service can help. The Extension office in Barnes County is holding a class at 10:00 AM on August 18th at The Legacy Place.

This class is part of NDSU Extension’s Nourishing Boomers and Beyond program. The program is designed to provide rural North Dakotans age 50 and older with information and strategies to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. However, any adult can benefit from the information.

Nourishing Boomers and Beyond offers classes on a different topic each month. Participants will be able to take part in hands-on activities and discussions, and they’ll receive material such as handouts and healthful recipes to take home.

If you aren’t able to attend a class or want more information on the topic covered in a session, visit the program’s website (www.ndsu.edu/boomers). Anyone can sign up for the free monthly newsletter by visiting the website.  This class is free and open to the public.