Here's another reason why women should control their weight. A new study from the American Cancer Society has discovered that women who put a lot of weight after 18 are more susceptible to breast cancer compared to those who keep trim. If you've put 21 to 30 pounds since your debut, you run a 40 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to those who gained five pounds or less

The researchers studied a group of women aged between 50-74, asking them about their current weight and their weight at age 18. Their studies indicate that increased body fat leads to higher levels of estrogen, which promotes breast cancer. So if you want to avoid breast cancer in your post-menopausal years, keep yourself slim now