Your eyes are a good indication of your general health. An experienced optician can spot anything from hypertension to glaucoma. Even if you’ve never worn glasses, it’s a good idea to get your eyesight checked, especially after the menopause.
Don’t ignore niggly problems. This is the age when blood pressure and cholesterol levels start going up, and while your chances of developing ovarian cancer drop, the odds of breast cancer rises.
Regular dental check-ups are essential because your teeth enamel thins as you age. Also, the mouth is one of those areas where all sorts of serious medical problems can reveal themselves.
There comes a point when pedicures just won’t reach the parts that a chiropodist can. A new coat of varnish won’t cover up hard, cracking foot skin and ingrowing nails – you need your hooves clipped and shaved. Recurrent fungal problems need proper treatment
No need to strap on the orthopaedic shoes just yet, but hobbling around in ill-fitting stilettos will give you lower back problems and bunions. Wedge or block heels look funky and give you more support.
You don’t want to look in the dressing room mirror one day and realize your bottom has turned completely square. Even if you’ve been a couch potato all your life, now is the time to get moving. At the very least, sign up for a yoga or pilates class.
Strong is the new skinny. High intensity exercise using a mixture of cardio and strength training burns more fat, especially around the tummy, and uses up more calories. More importantly, weight training increases bone density and protects against osteoporosis.
Avoid extreme dieting, especially crash diets. Sudden weight loss will make you look haggard, so keep to a consistent weight by being mindful of your carb and sugar intake.
Get seven to eight hours sleep a night. Your body interprets lack of sleep as stress, and releases hormones that hinder immunity, making you more susceptible to illness.
And breathe... Long, deep breathing through your nose will make you feel more in tune with your body, stop anxiety, bad moods and reduce your blood pressure.
Don’t ignore niggly problems. This is the age when blood pressure and cholesterol levels start going up, and while your chances of developing ovarian cancer drop, the odds of breast cancer rises.
Regular dental check-ups are essential because your teeth enamel thins as you age. Also, the mouth is one of those areas where all sorts of serious medical problems can reveal themselves.
There comes a point when pedicures just won’t reach the parts that a chiropodist can. A new coat of varnish won’t cover up hard, cracking foot skin and ingrowing nails – you need your hooves clipped and shaved. Recurrent fungal problems need proper treatment
No need to strap on the orthopaedic shoes just yet, but hobbling around in ill-fitting stilettos will give you lower back problems and bunions. Wedge or block heels look funky and give you more support.
You don’t want to look in the dressing room mirror one day and realize your bottom has turned completely square. Even if you’ve been a couch potato all your life, now is the time to get moving. At the very least, sign up for a yoga or pilates class.
Strong is the new skinny. High intensity exercise using a mixture of cardio and strength training burns more fat, especially around the tummy, and uses up more calories. More importantly, weight training increases bone density and protects against osteoporosis.
Avoid extreme dieting, especially crash diets. Sudden weight loss will make you look haggard, so keep to a consistent weight by being mindful of your carb and sugar intake.
Get seven to eight hours sleep a night. Your body interprets lack of sleep as stress, and releases hormones that hinder immunity, making you more susceptible to illness.
And breathe... Long, deep breathing through your nose will make you feel more in tune with your body, stop anxiety, bad moods and reduce your blood pressure.
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