Word for mac slow

when i use word for mac if i have a picture in my document,word runs really slow? it never used to do this.

2.4GHz core 2 duo
4GB memory
NVIDIA graphics 320M 256Mb
250GB HD
Mac OS X 10.6.8
i think it is the new version or word. As it doesnt reduce the resolution when i reduce the image size. it just keeps the same resolution. so now i am trying to use paintbrush app to reduce the resolution before i put the photos into my word document.

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