This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Breast cancer and heart disease share many risk factors, including age, tobacco use, diet, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. Women usually notice symptoms of cardiovascular disease about 10 years later than men do. According to the National Cancer Institute, a woman’s risk of developing …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. There are many different types of non-cancerous breast lumps, and a breast self-examination, coupled with regular physical check-ups, plays a crucial role in detecting any breast problems. If you do notice a lump in your breast, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancerous. Many …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Benign breast lumps are common among women but they can affect all genders. Some benign breast conditions like breast cysts and fibrocystic breast changes don’t increase the risk of breast cancer. However, other benign breast tumors, such as ductal or lobular hyperplasia, may slightly …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Breast lumps in women are common. It can be alarming when changes are sensed in the breasts or a lump appears and it can be hard not to panic or worry. However, not all lumps are cancerous. Most lumps are non-cancerous (benign) or non-life-threatening. Up …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Perhaps you may be wondering whether or not benign breast conditions are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Both women and men can develop benign (noncancerous) breast lumps due to changes in the breast tissue. This condition is known as benign breast …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Breast problems, such as breast lumps, breast pain or tenderness, nipple discharge or inversion, and changes in the skin of the breast, are common in women of all ages, from adolescents to older women. While it can be frightening to discover a new breast …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. Support your pair! Keeping your breasts healthy is a must regardless of your age, but if you are over the age of 40, it’s time to give your breasts more TLC. When you reach this age, you’ll notice changes in your breasts, particularly their …
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info. If your mother had breast cancer, you have an increased chance of developing it yourself. Knowing your family history, understanding your personal risk, getting appropriate screening tests, and making lifestyle choices are important steps toward good breast health, according to the Susan G. Komen …
