What safety measures should women over 40 follow?

S Venkateshwari
What safety measures should women over 40 follow?


The 40th year is a warning year for both men and women to be health conscious. Especially more for women because a lot changes in the body and mind of a woman by the time she reaches this age. Abdominal fat accumulation, weight gain, diabetes, mood swings, increased risk of dementia to cancer.


Pre-menopause also starts, in such a situation many problems arise due to the change of hormones in the body and brain. Most of these changes are due to a drop in estrogen levels, which also disturbs insulin and increases the risk of diabetes. But by taking care of few things in diet along with healthy lifestyle and exercise, all these problems can be overcome.


Vitamin D

Women must consume enough vitamin D since it aids in calcium absorption. Also, there is a risk of diabetes and heart disease due to lack of vitamin D. It also reduces mood and anxiety. Along with this, it is also necessary for skin to hair.

Omega 3

It is believed that omega-3 fatty acids enhance brain function and heart health. These beneficial fats also normalize and control the cholesterol and triglyceride levels of the body. Along with this, it is also necessary for skin to hair.

Iron

To generate haemoglobin, the component of your red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout your body, your body needs iron. During pre-menopause, the risk of iron deficiency is high and it can cause anemia.



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