Study: Breast-Feeding Helps Cholesterol

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By EMMA ROSS

LONDON (AP) - Giving support to advocates of breast-feeding, new research bolsters the theory that rapid growth in infancy, encouraged by enriched infant formulas, might increase the risk of heart disease and stroke later in life.

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Lots of studies

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There are many many studies which are all pro breastfeeding for a variety of reasons. Research has even shown that extended breastfeeding, and I'm talking 4-6 years, can be significantly helpful in the development of the neurological system.

Children will often hold onto their bottles for security until it is taken away from them. Wouldn't holding onto their mommies for security be nicer?