Big Purses Put Strain On Women's Health

Those oversized designer handbags are back in fashion, and may be bringing increased health problems with them. According to Baylor Medical Center researchers, consumer trends in favor of heavier, wider and more cumbersome handbags are raising women's risk of chronic upper back pain, neck pain and headaches. Researchers recommended that designers place informational labels on their oversize bags, educating women about the potential risks involved. For those women who just can't give up on those giant imitation Louis Vuittons, correct posture and alternating the burden between shoulders may offer relief.