Breast health matters, but many women aren’t sure, beyond mammograms, what they really need to be doing to protect themselves. It turns out, though, that besides getting regular mammograms, we can do several important things to improve and monitor the health of our breasts. 1. If You Smoke, Quit - There are several health benefits to quitting smoking, but one of them may be a reduction in the risk...
When it comes to breast health, it’s important to go far beyond what meets the eye. Breasts have 3 main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue that can either be soft and fatty or dense and fibrous. If you have more fibrous tissue you may be diagnosed with dense breasts by your doctor, but what does that mean? - The Ins And Outs Of Dense Breasts - If you have dense breasts, don’t panic! This...