Breast-feeding: Healthy baby, mother reduce arthritis

A recent study has shown that mothers who breastfeed for 13 months or more may reduce the risk of developing arthritis. The longer the time for breastfeeding, the lower the mother's risk of arthritis.

According to Science Daily , a group of scientists at Malmo Medical University in Sweden conducted a study comparing the health information of 136 women with arthritis. Research shows that mothers who breastfeed for 13 months or more may reduce the risk of developing arthritis.

It was also found that the longer the breast-feeding period became, the lower the risk of arthritis of the mother. At the same time, the study also found that oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy do not have much effect in preventing the risk of developing the disease.

Dr. Mitra Keshavarz, head of the research team, Malmo University Medical College in Sweden, said this is evidence to support breastfeeding and suggest a positive health promotion not only for giving children but also for mothers.

Previous studies have shown that breastmilk is a safe, valuable, and ideal source of nutrition for babies, protecting them from the risks of disease far better than those of manufacturing plants.

Breastfed babies have a better cognitive development, reduce the risk of pneumonia, type 2 diabetes, avoid ear problems, diarrhea, rashes, allergies and problems. Other medical topics. In addition, breastfeeding is economically more economical than dairy products on the market.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have also warned children not to be breastfed with a high risk of death and urged people to strengthen breastfeeding. Now, this study adds another reason for mothers to breastfeed their babies for a long time.

Minh Minh

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