In addition to preventing constipation by keeping the bowels moving regularly, physical activity has several other health benefits including restful sleep, maintenance of optimal body weight, resistance to cold and other infections, strong circulation and lung function, and decreased risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety
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GLP-1, short for glucagon-like peptide-1, is a hormone naturally produced in the gut immediately after a meal
23 The main focus of this approach is to talk with patients who are initiating therapy about expected AEs, nonpharmacologic counseling, presence of any other GI conditions, and individualizing dose titrations
This sent up red flags for these children and cast a safety net of agencies and individuals looking for these children across different systems (e.g., juvenile justice and child welfare)
Dehydration compounds these digestive problems