The age of 40 is an important stage in life, where you should become extra conscious about your health, because even a little carelessness can cause trouble.
With increasing age, many types of changes are seen in the body. These changes can be physical as well as mental. In such a situation, people often have this question in their mind that when we cross 40 years of age, how should we take care of ourselves? What should be our diet after reaching this stage of age? What should be our lifestyle? Along with this, what kind of health related precautions should we take? Regarding all these questions, IANS had a special conversation with Dr. Tushar Tayal of CK Birla Hospital and Dr. Mugdha Taparia of Fortis Hospital.
Risk of these diseases
Dr. Tushar Tayal says that people above the age of 40 should make some changes in their lifestyle to avoid high blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems and obesity. After reaching this age, we should especially take care of our diet. We should try to include all types of nutrients in their diet, so that they do not have to face any kind of health related problems in the future.
How should the diet be?
Dr. Tushar Tayal says that avoid consuming too much oil and salt in your diet. You should consume a good amount of fiber and drink plenty of water. Apart from this, you should also do regular exercise so that you do not face any kind of problem. Through exercise you remain physically active. After reaching this age, you should try to balance your height and weight.
Take enough sleep.
The doctor said that after reaching this age, you should take special care of your sleep. You should try to sleep for at least 6 to 7 hours. Apart from this, try to stay away from stress as well. Because people who have crossed the age of 40 experience many changes mentally as well as physically, the most important of which is that after reaching this age, the amount of testosterone can decrease. In such a situation, men experience symptoms like getting angry more, having mood swings, being irritable, reduced sexual desire.
Women should also take special care
. If we talk about women, then after crossing the age of 40, they start having symptoms of menopause. This includes increased blood pressure and mood swings. Apart from this, your memory power can also decrease with increasing age.
Keep getting checkups done.
Doctors say that after reaching the age of 40, you should get your health checkup done regularly. At least you should get a blood test done once a year. Along with this, sugar test should also be done. At the same time, women should get a breast ultrasound done to detect breast cancer after reaching this age. Apart from this, you should get an eye test, heart test, dental test, liver function test done once a year.
Health is a big responsibility.
Dr. Mugdha Tapdiya of Fortis Hospital said that after reaching the age of 40, a person has three main responsibilities. One is his own, second is his family and third is his career. In such a situation, the person is neither able to think about himself nor pay attention to his health.
Do exercise.
In such a situation, after reaching this age, a person should exercise regularly. One should try to do aerobic exercise. This means that when you exercise, you should sweat well. Apart from this, one should definitely do yoga, pranayama, meditation. This will keep your mental health right. Along with this, avoid eating outside food. Keep your weight balanced, because excess weight often causes many diseases. At the same time, medical checkup should also be done from time to time.
Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of home remedies and general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.
