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HEALTHJun 30 · 13:11 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTELeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’Rourke, Rhea Rogers

Constipation is a bigger deal than you think — especially as you age

Constipation affects 16% of adults and 33% of those over 60, according to the NIH. Causes include dehydration, aging gut systems, and medications, while solutions require identifying individual triggers. Experts highlight links between constipation and systemic issues like dehydration, toxin recirculation, and gut-brain inflammation.

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