Breast-feeding isn't just good for baby, it may also boost mom's cardiovascular health as she ages, new research suggests."We found that the longer women breast-feed, the lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart disease," said Dr. Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, an assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Health Care.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Breast-feeding a Boon to Mom's Heart
Breast-feeding isn't just good for baby, it may also boost mom's cardiovascular health as she ages, new research suggests."We found that the longer women breast-feed, the lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart disease," said Dr. Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, an assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Health Care.
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