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Letter:Dr Ieuan Davies on the need to address the problem early and effectively, and Jacqueline Simpson on the importance of exercise and communication

One headteacher says diet, exercise and lack of water are factors in rise of cases

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

Psyllium is a soluble, bulk-forming laxative most commonly used to relieve constipation. It is a husk made from Plantago ovata, a plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa. Available in various forms like powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafers, psyllium offers a range of…

People who have constipation face more than twice the risk of a major cardiac event when compared to those without the condition, the study revealed.

Experts weigh in on why we get stopped up when we’re far from home, and what we can do to prevent it

No, you’re not imagining it. People really are more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.

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Up to 75% of women experience bloating every month for various reasons. Here, the experts reveal what causes bloating - and what you can do about it