Jan 12 Readings

I didn't realize how complicated it is to determine which factors affect health, becuase the lives we lead are so complicated. They are influenced by literally every interactoin we have, from work, to home and family, to leisure. I am also shocked that differences between men and women have been largely ignored by health studies, as this seems like a very obvious factor. However, one fact I learned was that women have stronger immune systems, due to pregnancy (girl power!). But, I also learned that the Social Security system can end up cheating women, due to factors out of their control.