Weight-bearing exercise in youth pays off later
December 30, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who participated in weight-bearing sports during their teens, the formative years for bone growth, have stronger bones after menopause than women who participated in lighter activities during their youth.
High insulin levels may increase breast cancer risk
December 30, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Data from the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study show that higher than normal insulin levels are an independent risk factor for breast cancer.
Magazines show cosmetic surgery's emotional "lift"
December 24, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of popular women's magazines suggests articles tend to portray cosmetic surgery as an empowering option for improving women's emotional health and physical appearance, despite the lack of scientific consensus that cosmetic surgery boosts emotional health.
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