Chronic stress is already tough on your gut—but new research suggests late-night eating could make things even worse. Scientists analyzing thousands of people found that those under high stress who also ate a large portion of their calories after 9 p.m. were far more likely to suffer from constipa tion and diarrhea. The combination appears to hit the gut twice, not only disrupting digestion but also reducing the diversity of beneficial gut bacteria. ...read more read less