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There seems to be nothing more mysterious than our very own bodies. The one thing we should know inside and out often leaves us awake at night with worry ... Is this normal? Should that hurt? Does everyone feel this way? For women, our breasts seem to be a constant source of obsession. We are equally concerned with their beauty as we are their health. We are all fully aware of the fact that our breasts change as we age. CNN's Health provides some great age-specific tips for healthy breasts.

Thirty-Something Breasts. Breast pain seems to be the common scare for women in their thirties. Many thirtysomethings have fibrocystic breasts. This scary and uncomfortable condition is benign and does not increase the risk of developing cancer. It will, however, scare the bejesus out of you! Most women get fibrocystic breasts as a result of too much caffeine. Cutting back on the Starbucks will help as will adding evening primrose oil (1.3 grams orally twice a day). Doctors also prescribe Danazol for more severe cases. Health.com: 4 healthy breast tips for every year.

Fabulous Forties. In our thirties our breasts are made up mostly of breast tissue. But as we move into our forties, the percentage of fat in our breasts increases making the fight against gravity even more challenging. Health.com: Dermatologists' advice for your decolletage. During this time, our breasts also shift from a lactational state, and fluid can become trapped in the lactational ducts, causing fluid-filled cysts. Again, these cysts are harmless, but they can be painful and should always be evaluated by ultrasound and may need to be removed. These cysts do not increase a woman's chance of developing breast cancer. Forty is the pivotal age when annual mammograms should be implemented. Do not neglect to do this.