Your forties are approaching, but in order for your health and well-being to be as good as possible in the decades ahead, it is right to take some steps to improve your health and well-being.
These are five life changes to make before you enter your forties.
Enough sleep
Peace and rest and adequate sleep are recommended at all ages, even as they approach the fortieth. But perhaps right now, more than ever, it's important to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
Abundant sleep is not only linked to productivity, it also helps curb bad eating habits.
Water
As we age, the health benefits of drinking water become even more important. Both for kidney function, as well as energy and proper hydration of our skin. The forties also bring a slower metabolism, and with adequate water intake, we keep it as efficient as possible.
The general advice is eight glasses of water per day, but you may need more or less depending on physical activity, body composition and climate.
Add weightlifting to your exercise routine
Lifting weights at least two days a week is essential for maintaining bone and muscle mass. Muscle mass begins to decline steadily after the age of 35, which leads to reduced metabolism and bone density.
That's why it's worth investing some time in weight training, and it's best to ask a professional for help, because improper training has the exact opposite effect.
Take care of your breasts
Breast cancer affects one in eight women, so early detection is crucial. You can do many things yourself, namely by regularly examining your breasts, right in front of a mirror at home.
Love your heart
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the main causes of mortality in women, so special attention should be paid to cardiovascular health. Women develop cardiovascular diseases on average ten years later than men.
The risk of developing such diseases is greater in the period after menopause. Because of the uncharacteristic signs of the disease, they are often underestimated.
