Study Links Breastfeeding to Lower Heart Disease Risks

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Final Thoughts on Study Linking Breastfeeding to Reduction in Heart Disease

Breastfeeding doesn’t just provide the baby with vital nutrients for growth and development. A new study reveals that it can also lower the risk of heart disease in mothers. The American Heart Association found that women had a 14% lower risk of developing coronary heart disease. Women who breastfed for one year or longer seemed to receive the most health benefits.