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2 weeks ago | health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Qin Rao

High liver enzyme levels aren't always cause for alarm, but they may signal a condition that needs treatment. MoMo Productions / Getty Images Your liver plays a major role in digestion, metabolism, and detoxification (eliminating harmful substances from your body). Liver enzymes help the liver perform these functions by speeding up chemical reactions. Elevated liver enzymes happen when there are higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes in your blood.

2 months ago | health.com | Cristina Mutchler |Qin Rao

Kinga Krzeminska / Getty Images Constipation is a digestive symptom that makes passing your stool difficult or painful. It involves straining during bowel movements, having hard or dry stools, and feeling like you haven't completely emptied your bowels after going. Roughly 10% of adults in the United States experience constipation. Lifestyle factors like your diet or level of physical activity may cause constipation. In some cases, medication or an underlying health condition may be the cause.