Gastroenterologists told the paper that supplies of laxatives have been strained by what they called post-pandemic bowel dysfunction, likely caused by lingering effects of eating worse, exercising less and suffering with greater anxiety as COVID-19 swept the nation
Movement: Walking for 15 minutes after a meal physically massages the intestines and promotes motility
The findings shed light on the economic and behavioural shifts prompted by the appetite-suppressing effects of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally designed for diabetes management but now widely used for weight management
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"Wegovy for Weight Loss: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage." STEP 1 trial: 14.9% mean weight loss