Attention The risk of these diseases increases after the age of 40, take care of yourself like this

To prevent diseases after 40 years, it is advisable to live a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity (at least 10 thousand steps a day – about an hour of walking).

The human body at the age of 40 is at the peak of its capabilities, all its organs and systems work at maximum load and irreversible aging processes begin to occur. At this age the risk of developing many diseases including heart disease, stroke and cancer increases.

According to a recent research, the process of irreversible aging is mainly associated with hormonal changes, reduction in the formation of hormones, decrease in the function of sex glands and thyroid gland. It states that by the age of 40-45 men have 15% less testosterone, which leads to slowing of metabolism, loss of muscle mass, weight gain and hair loss.

Many major changes take place in the body

Along with this, due to the decrease in the production of sex hormones in women, the work of the reproductive system also slows down gradually. Like men, all processes slow down in them, the production of collagen and platelets decreases, the skin loses its elasticity and the weight increases.

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in India

After 40 years, a person is already addicted to some habits, including harmful habits. The burden of many chronic diseases further increases the aging process. According to statistics, the most common cause of death in India is heart disease. An estimated 2.3 million people in India will die due to heart disease in 2022. Other common causes of heart disease include stroke, cancer and respiratory diseases.

Major causes of death in India:

Heart disease: 26.5%

Stroke: 11.1%

Cancer: 10.5%

Respiratory diseases: 9.8%

Uncontrolled blood pressure: 6.3%

Diabetes: 5.1%

Vehicle accidents: 3.4%

Suicide: 2.1%

Pregnancy and delivery complications: 1.7%

Excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, increased blood cholesterol, smoking, alcohol abuse can cause persistent arterial hypertension. Can cause stroke or cerebral ischemia, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris. Apart from this, people after the age of 40 are at higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes. The risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer increases in women at this age. The risk of developing lung cancer increases due to smoking and poor environment.

Make changes in lifestyle

To prevent diseases after 40 years, it is advisable to live a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity (at least 10 thousand steps a day – about an hour of walking). Along with this, eat a balanced diet (salt intake, simple carbohydrates in the form of sugar, healthy food).

Get medical test done once a year

Research says that people should get ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of neck vessels, ECHO-KG, mammography for women, blood test, cholesterol test done once in a year.