tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post6070078168356460378..comments2023-07-01T11:03:20.380-04:00Comments on BooksEtc.: (Perhaps) For Women OnlyBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-24950315399536536082008-02-02T21:11:00.000-05:002008-02-02T21:11:00.000-05:00It seems to already make sense to me: overweight w...It seems to already make sense to me: overweight women have a higher risk for diabetes. overweight women have a higher chance of having big boobs. <BR/>I dunno...to me, this seems like a no-brainer....Lainey-Paneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722187515774744428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-29458078808865587932008-02-01T04:41:00.000-05:002008-02-01T04:41:00.000-05:00A bit of a blessing for my often cursed Bs.A bit of a blessing for my often cursed Bs.Princess Pointfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911296163218358167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-87779780587169913692008-01-31T19:41:00.000-05:002008-01-31T19:41:00.000-05:00This is not good news for me. That's all I'm sayin...This is not good news for me. That's all I'm sayin'Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01171997573144385692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-30195352242353861742008-01-31T01:24:00.000-05:002008-01-31T01:24:00.000-05:00Hi Beth,Another Canadian! I'm down the road in Ing...Hi Beth,<BR/>Another Canadian! I'm down the road in Ingersoll!!<BR/>Yes I saw this article as well... Godfreys another survey ..... don't "they " have anything better to do.Many years ago they said having big babies was an indication of diabetes. I had 10 pound babies and I was a small girl of 119 pounds. Guess what.... I am now a diabetic!!! always was B cup!! Who knew.....<BR/>I have almost Maggie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132408292961027118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-39961757932691404122008-01-30T22:04:00.000-05:002008-01-30T22:04:00.000-05:00How very interesting. And in terms of the cup meas...How very interesting. And in terms of the cup measurement thing--I kinda sorta remember something along those lines from junior high sewing class a gazillion moons ago. :)Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-91796877681926416772008-01-30T21:31:00.000-05:002008-01-30T21:31:00.000-05:00Interesting. I have pretty big girls, so I guess ...Interesting. I have pretty big girls, so I guess my risks are greater. I know women who are D cups and weigh 140, so big breasts don't always mean the person is overweight.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to read the article.contemporary themeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810901901438064698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-3578101102696657102008-01-30T19:55:00.000-05:002008-01-30T19:55:00.000-05:00I haven't heard about this article yet, but I will...I haven't heard about this article yet, but I will check it out. I don't know what I can do about my cup size, it has stayed pretty consistent if my weight is up or down. Can't win with this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-91895339439844954572008-01-30T19:14:00.000-05:002008-01-30T19:14:00.000-05:00oreneta:And regular mammograms as well...rebecca:N...oreneta:<BR/>And regular mammograms as well...<BR/><BR/>rebecca:<BR/>No, bra size wasn't used as an angle to get attention. Bra size and obesity are separate factors.<BR/><BR/>sornie:<BR/>92,106 participants took part in the study - part of the Nurses Health Study - a massive research project begun in 1989.<BR/><BR/>shari:<BR/>Being big breasted certainly carries many negatives.<BR/><BR/>thomasBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-13562300828787409782008-01-30T18:12:00.000-05:002008-01-30T18:12:00.000-05:00I heard this on yesterday's news. I'm all for res...I heard this on yesterday's news. I'm all for research and I'm sure there is truth to their findings, but once again it's women and breasts -- we are penalized for so many things because we have breasts. *sigh*Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-75700680183611948942008-01-30T17:50:00.000-05:002008-01-30T17:50:00.000-05:00Looks like I am in that high risk group. I wish I ...Looks like I am in that high risk group. I wish I were a B or C.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10135944573305009556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-88315837815160691402008-01-30T16:28:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:28:00.000-05:00I am a guy and I read this post. I have a sister ...I am a guy and I read this post. I have a sister and lots of female friends. I like to be an informed discussion partner for women's issues too.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892964135889989419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-75699570973270357482008-01-30T16:18:00.000-05:002008-01-30T16:18:00.000-05:00I was thinking the same thing Rebecca was. Bigger ...I was thinking the same thing Rebecca was. Bigger women have bigger chests. I fall in the middle, too. I can't imagine being so big chested and bouncing as I exercise. Ugh.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-10967383343277688912008-01-30T15:55:00.000-05:002008-01-30T15:55:00.000-05:00My only questions are: was this an in-person inter...My only questions are: was this an in-person interview and who decides to study these things. At least this is a relevant medical study but some studies are utter garbage.Sorniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057350597607764166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-11495829105981408062008-01-30T15:00:00.000-05:002008-01-30T15:00:00.000-05:00Is this really about larger cup size = fatter woma...Is this really about larger cup size = fatter woman = increased risk? And if so, was the bra cup size angle just a way to get attention, instead of the usual "obesity linked to diabetes?" which perhaps not as many people pay attention to?Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370781937601532234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-90941566796496711112008-01-30T14:20:00.000-05:002008-01-30T14:20:00.000-05:00The single most important thing to do is self exam...The single most important thing to do is self examination every single month...most people find it themselves first, and as we all know, the earlier is better.orenetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616103982088424715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-3581705740514461562008-01-30T13:32:00.000-05:002008-01-30T13:32:00.000-05:00charlotta-love:And that would be difficult to meas...charlotta-love:<BR/>And that would be difficult to measure... ;)<BR/><BR/>patricia:<BR/>All these medical findings can be depressing, huh?<BR/>I was never stacked so never experienced the "benefits." (Glad now.)<BR/><BR/>guy:<BR/>Good point. No men in the study and no men mentioned in the article. Just assume...<BR/><BR/>trish:<BR/>Are we ever really ever prepared? We just do the best we can.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-43876129597862627182008-01-30T12:49:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:49:00.000-05:00Yes very interesting article indeed. The more you ...Yes very interesting article indeed. The more you know the better prepared you are.<BR/><BR/>I am pretty much in the middle as well but try not to take my health for granted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-66848087930355241892008-01-30T10:36:00.000-05:002008-01-30T10:36:00.000-05:00I guess diabetes is a granted for anyone with man ...I guess diabetes is a granted for anyone with man boobs as well.The Guy Who Writes Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640163878085652809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-63344771414123577282008-01-30T10:27:00.000-05:002008-01-30T10:27:00.000-05:00Sigh...yes, I heard this in the news...and no, I c...Sigh...yes, I heard this in the news...and no, I cannot understand those instructions. But I know I'm bigger than a B, baby. So I guess on top of having dense breasts, which means I have a greater risk of breast cancer, I can now add diabetes to the list.<BR/><BR/>Sure seems like there aren't too many benefits to being well-endowed these days...but were there ever any benefits? Personally, it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36200388.post-84471532102577360912008-01-30T09:19:00.000-05:002008-01-30T09:19:00.000-05:00I'm an "Almost A".I'm an "Almost A".Charlotta-lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694362692847403727noreply@blogger.com