After the age of forty
The age of forty is considered a significant age stage in human life, and is usually described as a period of wisdom and maturity. However, this age is characterized by many special and different characteristics between the sexes, both physically and psychologically. These characteristics have varied over time and with the increase in life expectancy for both sexes, with a noticeable increase in favor of women due to... Healthy development.
The age of forty constitutes an important change in a woman’s life, to the point that it has been called what is called menopause, which is an unwelcome name, because this age is associated with some diseases and health changes. However, many experts see it as a psychological change rather than a health change, and its troubles can be overcome by dealing with it wisely, and a woman may feel It brings happiness to her sense of financial independence, logical and wise dealing with problems, achieving youthful goals, and reconciliation with oneself.
Characteristics of a female at the age of forty
Health properties
- Hormonal change, resulting from a decrease in estrogen, which is accompanied by bouts of fever, heart palpitations, decreased sexual performance, and menstrual irregularity.
- Heart disease, arterial diseases, and skin redness accompanying the expansion of the arteries. Women may be exposed to osteoporosis, the possibility of developing breast and uterine tumors, and a decline in muscle mass.
- Weight gain, high cholesterol and fat resulting from overeating, inactivity, and lack of movement, which consumes lower rates of energy generated from food, and increases the accumulation of fat under the skin and on the wall of the arteries, which subsequently reduces the absorption of insulin, which poses the risk of developing diabetes.
Psychological characteristics
- Anxiety and fear of stability and achieving goals.
- Feeling of lack of self-confidence.
- Feeling the decline of beauty, and focusing on the signs of aging.
- Intellectual maturity.
- Frequent quarrels with the partner and a decline in the special relationship.
How to take care of yourself after the age of forty
- Recognizing the characteristics of this age and its requirements and sufficient awareness of how to deal with it, especially what is known as the body’s biological clock, in terms of choosing the appropriate times for sleep, work, and rest.
- Eat healthy and beneficial food, such as drinking appropriate amounts of water, reducing stimulants, increasing fiber, food rich in calcium and vitamins (C and B), and eating a little chocolate.
- Playing sports and practicing beneficial activities such as yoga, especially since the body at this age is slow in burning calories.
- Stay away from smoking.
- Take hormonal supplements prescribed by your doctor.
- Conducting periodic examinations, performing a cervical smear and breast examination to detect tumors early.
- Socializing with friends and increasing social activity.
- Paying attention to the external appearance in terms of skin beauty, hair care, and elegance to improve psychological and mood.
