Dr. Oz's Advice - Lose Weight and Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
Easy ways to lose weight, block germs, and lower your breast cancer risk in 2011
O, The Oprah Magazine | December 16, 2010
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Studies on overweight people of varying sizes have shown that 10 pounds is the magic weight loss threshold for achieving astounding health benefits: Passing that mark reduces your risk of heart attack, diabetes, and arthritis by 50 percent, lowers your blood pressure, and may decrease your chances of developing breast cancer. The first 10 pounds can save your life; the last two are icing on the cake. |
