Women who gain 45 lb (20 kg) or more after the age of 18 are twice as likely to develop breast cancer after menopause than those who remain the same weight.

Many experts believe that it is not just the amount of fat but also its distribution that is a key factor in the risk to health. For example, excess abdominal fat has been linked to more serious health problems, icluding heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, than has fat in the hips and thighs. [...]

If you’re 50 or older, you should be taking a B12 supplement. B12 is essential for cell replication and red blood cell production. The acid in your stomach releases vitamin B12 from the meat you eat. The vitamin then binds to a substance called intrinsic factor that enables B12 to be absorbed into the bloodstream. [...]