For decades many women used hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Current research on HRT has found that HRT
1. Did not prevent heart disease
2. Should be used to prevent osteoporosis
3. Is useful with complementary therapies
4. Causes breast cancer
ANS: 1
HRT does not prevent heart disease. To prevent heart disease women should avoid smoking, reduce fat and cholesterol intake, limit salt and alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, and be physically active.
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