When you turn 40, your body begins to experience many important changes related to cardiovascular health, hormones and the aging process. Experts warn that many early deaths from heart disease are occurring in the 3040 age group, largely due to an unhealthy lifestyle accumulated over time. Therefore, identifying and giving up bad habits is necessary to protect health and prolong life.
The risk of heart attack increases after age 40
According to Dr. Sanjay Bhat, Interventional Cardiologist, Aster CMI Hospital (Bangalore, India), the risk of heart attack is increasing rapidly in young people and especially the age group of 4045, the age group that previously rarely had severe heart disease. In recent years, the mortality rate from heart attacks has increased significantly, warning of an increasingly young trend of cardiovascular disease.
Modern lifestyle is sedentary, uncontrolled eating, work pressure and underlying diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the main factors that cause silent heart damage for many years.
Habits to avoid to protect cardiovascular health
Waiting for illness before changing lifestyle: Many people only care about their health when they already have the disease, making treatment difficult and increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications. Taking early precautions helps reduce risks and save costs.
Skipping regular health check-ups: After age 40, blood tests, cardiovascular tests and annual health indicators are very important. Delaying inspection can miss the opportunity to detect problems early, as treatment is still simple and effective.
Not controlling high blood pressure: High blood pressure can damage blood vessels, the heart, brain and kidneys over time. Not treating it in time will increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Eat more processed foods: Packaged foods are high in salt, sugar and trans fats, which can cause inflammation, damage blood vessels and increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. After age 40, the body recovers more slowly, so the harm is even more obvious.
Drink and smoke: Alcohol and tobacco directly affect the cardiovascular system, narrow the arteries and increase pressure on the circulatory system. Even with little use, these habits are still harmful, so they should be completely eliminated.
Insufficient or poor quality sleep: Sleeping less than 6 hours a night or sleeping late for a long time can increase stress hormone levels, causing inflammation and blood pressure disorders. Sleeping 79 hours a night is necessary for physical and mental recovery.
Stress and prolonged anxiety: Pressure from work, family, and finances can increase stress hormones, affecting blood vessels and cardiovascular health. Prolonged stress also reduces concentration and mental health.
Habits to apply after age 40
Eat healthy: lots of green vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins; limit salt, sugar and bad fats.
Maintain movement: brisk walking, yoga, swimming or doing 30 minutes of strength training per day.
Get 78 hours of sleep, avoid blue light before bed.
Regular health check-ups: blood pressure, blood fat, blood sugar, weight.
Drink enough water, limit alcohol, quit smoking.
Stay optimistic, socialize, and manage stress.
