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Constipation
Constipation affects most people at some point in time. A person is considered to be constipated if they have three or fewer bowel movements in a week or if they do have a bowel movement they are hard, dry or painful.
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is produced by the liver, the intestines and nearly all tissues in the body. Cholesterol is needed for the production of hormones, vitamin D and the bile necessary to digest the fats in food. Cholesterol also protects cell membranes from changes in temperature.
Osteoporosis 101: Causes, Symptoms, and treatment
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle and at a high risk for fracture.
Is It Just Joint Pain—or Could It Be Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis caused by the wearing down of the cartilage that protects the bones of a joint.
Understanding Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and care
Asthma is a condition in which the lungs and air passages become inflamed and constricted, interfering with normal breathing.