Preventive Tips For A Healthy Midlife Transition

We have discussed a lot on midlife transition, the common issues faced by both men and women and also the various ways in which it can affect our health. To find a way out, we have also discussed yoga, diet and a healthy lifestyle to deal with midlife stress. Now, in this blog, we will look into the most important aspect of healthy midlife – being proactive.
What can you do to be emotionally and physically fit during the midlife transition? Here, we have some effective preventive and safety tips for healthy midlife. While it is very important to take care of our health and fitness, regular medical check-ups and medical advice are equally important.

Preventive Tips For A Healthy Midlife Transition

Aging is a natural process and has its charm. Although some may experience hurdles in their journey, a cautious approach can make things a lot easier. If we wish to have energetic and less stressed midlife, we need to be proactive. The earlier we realise this and start taking actions in the right direction the better for us.
First and foremost, we need to have a positive approach and think of midlife as a crucial but enjoyable part of our life. Midlife transition is not just about stress and problems, it has a lot more interesting things happening with us. We have just one life and there is still a lot to experience and enjoy for us.
To ensure continued wellness, we need to take care of ourselves, in the best possible way. Be it stress management, work-life balance or medical check-ups, we must plan and follow, accordingly.

Be proactive – Let us take charge of your health now. Let us not blame anyone or anything else but be responsible for our health. We need to be determined and follow our healthy routine strictly – only for our betterment.

• Regular check-ups – Midlife transition can put you at risk of health problems, plan regular health check-ups. Get your blood pressure, weight, body mass index checked to assess your wellbeing, get timely treatment and prevent complications. Go for regular eye check-ups, dental check-ups and any other medical consultation depending on your health condition.

b– Take annual health check-ups and medical tests as preventive health screening of medical problems during 45 plus years. Some of the important investigations include complete blood picture, lipid profile, diabetes profile or blood glucose tests, liver function tests and cardiac health check. Other important investigations include bone densitometry, abdominal sonography and other scans related to specific problems, cancer risk detection tests for all. Consider pap smear and mammography, in women and prostate tests in men.

• Follow medical advice – Take prescribed medicines for any known health conditions and plan routine follow-ups as advised. It is best to take advice before taking any medicines, nutritional supplements or herbal medicines. Discuss with your physician regarding vaccines that are appropriate for you for a healthy 45 plus.

• Follow healthy lifestyle – Plan a healthy, balanced diet with all food groups and salts, sugar and spices in moderation. Avoid skipping breakfast, late-night dinners or long gaps between two meals. Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Apart from eating healthy and regular exercises, follow any specific diet and exercise advice given by your physician.

Stay safe – Midlife transition brings in a lot of changes and advice of all kinds. Be it taking a robust exercise schedule or joining an adventure sports camp, consider your health first. If you have any health condition, seek medical opinion and avoid overdoing things. If you are fit enough and make sure that you follow safety guidelines, wear safety gear and perform activities within limits. During midlife certain activities, yoga asanas or gym exercises may be difficult or contraindicated for some. Hence, it is best to seek an expert opinion and perform under supervision.

Relax and rejuvenate – Midlife stress can be bothersome, which can affect our health and overall performance. Adequate sleep at night heals your mind and body and soothes your nerves. For complete relaxation, make sure you get enough sleep at night and avoid any distractions before sleep. Relax and unwind yourself with enjoyable activities and hobbies like art, music or reading. Play healthy outings on weekends or spend quality time with family and friends – it can be a great stressbuster.

Think positive – The worries of the present and the future can make us feel low and anxious. But we must stay calm and look at the brighter picture of everything. The day we start learning from our mistakes, take the onus of our work, plan and execute the work effectively, our work will be less stressful.

Be realistic – Having realistic expectations from ourselves, accepting our limitations and seeking help where needed can make our work and life simpler. Identifying the positive things in our children, appreciating the supportive nature of our family and spending time with positive friends can easily keep our stress at bay.

These are just a few preventive tips for a healthy midlife. You can be more creative and find out suitable ways to be happy and stress-free – you will surely be healthy, emotionally and physically and enjoy your midlife transition.