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A bad bra is a health hazard. (Breast Check).(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan

| August 01, 2003 | Califano, Julia | COPYRIGHT 2003 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Experts estimate that as many as 8 out to 10 women wear the wrong-size bra, which can cause many physical problems. A too-snug bra can pinch nerves, causing headaches and neck and back pain. One that's too loose can worsen PMS soreness and may even results in permanent sagging. So give every bra these try-on tests:

* Make sure the cups lie smooth against your skin and nothing spills over the tops or sides. The underwire should rest on your rib cage, not the breast itself, and the center panel should be flat against your breastbone.

* Move your ...

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