(ARA) – Every woman should make time for healthy habits such as
getting plenty of exercise, eating healthy, and finding a
comfortable balance between work and life. In addition, all
women should schedule routine health screenings that help detect
a variety of diseases in their early stages. When it comes to
staying healthy, a proactive approach is best. Which important
health screenings have you had recently? Do you know that a
mammogram can detect a potential breast abnormality several
years before physical symptoms develop? The American Cancer
Society recommends that women get a mammogram every year
beginning at the age of 40. Women who have a high risk for
breast cancer (i.e. have personal or family history of breast
cancer, dense breast tissue or previous suspicious mammograms)
should talk to their physician about the screening program that
makes the most sense for them, no matter what their age. Most
insurance companies let you pick your mammography provider, so
it’s important for you to make sure the fa