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Daily habits that help and hurt your liver

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Liver disease is becoming an increasing global health concern, driven by poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, excessive alcohol consumption and underlying health conditions. The liver is one of the body's most important organs, performing essential functions such as filtering blood, regulating blood sugar, storing energy and aiding digestion. When the liver is damaged, these vital functions become impaired, increasing the risk of serious conditions including fatty liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The good news is that many forms of liver damage are preventable and, in some cases, reversible through healthy lifestyle changes.

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