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The human body at the age of 40 is at the peak of its capabilities and all its organs and systems work at maximum load and irreversible aging processes begin to occur. Let us tell you that at this age the risk of developing many diseases including heart disease, stroke, and cancer increases significantly. According to recent research, the process of aging is mainly related to hormonal changes in the body and reduction in the production of hormones, and the functioning of the thyroid gland. This research states that by the age of 40 to 45, men have 15 percent less testosterone, due to which metabolism slows down, muscle loss occurs, weight increases and hair fall occurs.
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* Many major changes take place in the body:
Let us tell you that with increasing age, due to a decrease in the production of sex hormones in women, the work of the reproductive system also gradually slows down. Like men, all the processes slow down in them too. With increasing age, the production of cells and plates in women decreases and the skin loses elasticity and weight increases.
* Heart disease is the most common cause of death in India:
After the age of 40, a person is already addicted to some habits, which also include some harmful habits. Apart from this, the burden of many chronic diseases further increases the process of aging. According to statistics, it is said that the most common cause of death in India is heart-related diseases. According to the 2022 report, an estimated 2.3 million people in India died due to heart disease. Other common causes of heart disease include stroke, cancer, and respiratory diseases.
* Major causes of death in India:
1. Heart disease: 26.5%
2. Stroke: 11.1%
3. Respiratory diseases: 9.8%
4. Cancer: 10.5%
5. Diabetes: 5.1 %
6. Uncontrolled blood pressure: 6.3%
7. Vehicle accidents: 3.4%
8. Suicide: 2.1%
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* Make changes in your lifestyle:
To prevent diseases after the age of 40, all people are advised to live a healthy lifestyle along with regular physical activities. Along with this, take special care of your eating habits. Always include nutritious food in your diet. Include things rich in elements.
* Get medical test done once a year:
Research has said that people should get an ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of neck vessels, ECHO-KG, mammography for women, blood test, and cholesterol test done once a year because of any disease. If detected in time, it can be treated properly, otherwise, the situation goes out of control due to which the victim may sometimes have to lose his life.
