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New research calls into question the effectiveness of double mastectomies in treating breast cancer. Plus, hyper-intense workout craze CrossFit pushes its clientele to the edge-- and sometimes right off it. Still, CrossFit devotees swear by the results they get, and the brand is worth billions. Coming up on Wellness Wednesday, well take a closer look at the risks and rewards of this extreme fitness trend.
Guests:
- Elana Gordon, health reporter for WHYYs The Pulse
- Christie Aschwanden, health columnist for the Washington Post
- Todd Schulze, trainer at Eleventh Element Crossfit Hilliard
- Dr. Allison Kurian, Stanford University School of Medicine