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Chronic constipation tied to women's heart risks
Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests.
Researchers say the findings do not mean that constipation, per se, explains the extra risk. Instead, women with chronic constipation may tend to have more risk factors for heart disease — like a low-fiber diet, too little exercise and higher rates of high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
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