Health tip: Breast-feeding is good for moms, too

Updated:

Men's HealthMore>>
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.Full Story >
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.Full Story >
Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked
Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.Full Story >
Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.Full Story >
Melanoma a big threat to older men
Melanoma a big threat to older men
Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection.Full Story >
Older men have an increased risk of developing melanoma, but most are careless about sun protection and do not know how to properly check themselves for signs of skin cancer, a new survey reveals.Full Story >
Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?
Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.Full Story >
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.Full Story >
That long commute may be harming your health
That long commute may be harming your health
Now there's another reason to hate your commute.Full Story >
Now there's another reason to hate your commute.Full Story >

(HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding has been proven more beneficial than formula for babies, but it also offers benefits for moms.

The womenshealth.gov website says potential benefits of breast-feeding include:

Less time and effort during feedings, and not having to sterilize bottles or mix formula.
Saving money from not having to buy formula.
Opportunities for bonding and relaxing with the infant.
Lower risk of health problems for the mother, including lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes and postpartum depression.
Fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently.

HealthMore>>
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.Full Story >
Got hair? If you don't, you might have a higher risk of prostate cancer, a preliminary study suggests.Full Story >
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
U.S. teens heading for heart trouble
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.Full Story >
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.Full Story >
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.Full Story >
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.Full Story >
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.Full Story >
In a new study, teens who loved listening to music blasting at high decibels on their MP3 players were also more likely than others to smoke marijuana.Full Story >
8 all-natural allergy remedies
8 all-natural allergy remedies
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.Full Story >
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.Full Story >

*DISCLAIMER*: The information contained in or provided through this site section is intended for general consumer understanding and education only and is not intended to be and is not a substitute for professional advice. Use of this site section and any information contained on or provided through this site section is at your own risk and any information contained on or provided through this site section is provided on an "as is" basis without any representations or warranties.

FOX19.com-Cincinnati News, Weather & SportsHealth tip: Breast-feeding is good for moms, too

Health tip: Breast-feeding is good for moms, too

Video Gallery

Mammogram confusion

Alcohol and breast health

Red wine and breast cancer

All health tipsMore>>

General Health Tips

General Health Tips

Tips for babies and children

For babies and children

Tips for women

For women

Tips for men

For men

Tips for pregnancy

For pregnancy

Men's HealthMore>>

Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?

Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?

Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked

Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked

Melanoma a big threat to older men

Melanoma a big threat to older men

Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?

Can testosterone therapy help obese men lose weight?

That long commute may be harming your health

That long commute may be harming your health

HealthMore>>

Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?

Do bald men face higher risk of prostate cancer?

U.S. teens heading for heart trouble

U.S. teens heading for heart trouble

Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death

Drowning is leading cause of kids' accidental death

Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse

Teens' love of loud music tied to drinking, drug abuse

8 all-natural allergy remedies

8 all-natural allergy remedies

Explore FOX19.com