Life Kit 4 myths about women's health
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Feb 26, 2026 
Meghan Rabbitt, journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health, breaks down common misconceptions about screening, exercise, heart risk and menopause. She talks screening beyond annual mammograms, why both strength and cardio matter, links between pregnancy complications and future heart disease, and why menopause can be a reset moment.
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Personalize Breast Cancer Screening
- Talk to your doctor about your individual lifetime breast cancer risk instead of relying only on annual mammograms.
- Use risk calculators like BCRAT or IBIS and consider breast density, family history, and adding MRI or ultrasound if risk or density is high.
Stagger Imaging For Better Detection
- Schedule mammograms and MRIs about six months apart to effectively get two screenings per year if you qualify for both.
- Continue self-breast exams and ask providers to perform clinical breast exams at annual visits.
Cardio Preserves Female Heart Flexibility
- Cardio and strength training serve different protective roles for women's health and both matter.
- Cardiovascular exercise preserves heart ventricle pliability and filling capacity, which helps prevent later cardiovascular disease.
