Stool Close-Up (IMAGE) MediaSource Caption Propping your feet on a stool may be the solution to common bowel issues experienced by millions of Americans such as constipation and bloating. A new study by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds toilet stools helped make bowel movements faster and easier by putting the body into a squatting position. Credit The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Usage Restrictions All multimedia is available for free and unrestricted media use with a courtesy to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.