Wise Advice to Have Healthy Breasts at Every Age

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40s
Your breasts may be: Starting to feel softer (and look less-than-perky), since you're developing more fatty tissue.
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HAVE A MAMMOGRAM. Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises starting mammograms at age 50, groups like the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians say to begin at age 40. At the very least, a mammogram in your early 40s will help ... more 

Photo by: Monkey Business

40s
Your breasts may be: Starting to feel softer (and look less-than-perky), since you're developing more fatty tissue.
Take action
HAVE A MAMMOGRAM. Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises starting mammograms at age 50, groups like the American Cancer Society and the American College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians say to begin at age 40. At the very least, a mammogram in your early 40s will help establish a baseline so your doctor can better determine whether any changes are irregular.
WALK FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES DAILY. Since it helps you maintain a healthy weight and keep estrogen levels in check, any amount of exercise that ups your heart rate can help lower your breast cancer risk.
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