Stay Fabulous in 40s

    In your fabulous 40s, you still feel invincible—these are great years, after all.

    But subtle changes are occurring that need to be addressed before they become problems. Here are some of the most common health shifts women experience:
        Metabolism: Slowing by 2% per decade.
        Muscle: Down by 6 to 7 pounds from 10 years ago.
        Bone: Dropping by about 1% a year since your mid-30s.
        Libido: Declining because of high stress levels and hormonal changes.
        Stress: Especially high because of worries about kids, parents, health, career, and finances.
        Depression: More likely now than later in life.

    Establish the following 8 preventative habits now and you'll not only counter these changes—you'll stay healthier, sharper, more energetic, and more fulfilled for years to come.

Source : www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/8-things-every-woman-her-40s-should-do

Unless you're one of the lucky few to hit it big in the genetic lottery, staying fit ain't easy. And if it's this difficult now, imagine what it's going to be like in 10, 20, 30 years. But before you begin planning your future as a wobbly, overweight hunchback, understand that getting in the shape of your life for the rest of your life doesn't have to be daunting.

In fact, if you find your fitness workout groove now, you'll set yourself up for success in the future. Studies show that working out may lower a woman's risk of breast cancer by 37 percent, osteoporosis by 45 percent, and heart disease by 14 percent. So we tapped dozens of doctors and fitness experts to find out exactly what you should do to add years to your life.

The bottom line: Whether you're fresh out of college or funding Junior's tuition, the moment to launch your lifetime fitness plan is now. Then simply adjust your total-body workouts throughout the years to give your muscles, bones, and heart what they need to keep working well enough to keep up with you.

Source : www.womenshealthmag.com/health/health-in-your-40s