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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

How a sleep schedule can help you poop

You may not realize that a good night’s sleep can benefit your bowel movements, but experts say understanding the connection can help keep things regular.

Not getting enough sleep is tied to constipation, an especially uncomfortable problem that research shows affects around 16 percent of Americans and is chronic for a third of those over the age of 60.

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