3 Things You Should Avoid Doing Once You Are Above 40 To Reduce The Risk of Early Death

As you grow older, your body tends to react to certain food or activities you do and if not managed properly it can become risky to your overall health performance. Moreover, the risk is something that makes it more likely that you will develop a particular disease or medical condition.

However, you can reduce your risk of illness and early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes. Some risk factors that most people can control and change include weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol level.

It is important to always consult with your doctor before you change your diet or fitness program especially if you are over 40 years old, have a pre-existing medical condition, or have not exercised in a long time.

So, if you are above 40 here are some things you should avoid doing.

1. Smoking tobacco
   Research suggests that smoking was responsible for about 10 percent of all cardiovascular deaths throughout the world in 2000. Smoking is a significant risk factor for various cancers which include lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease.

So, if you smoke, stop as soon as you can. Seek professional advice if you find it hard to quit. In the meantime, try to cut back.

1. Excessive alcohol consumption
   Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and liver.

Avoid drinking a large amount of alcohol in a single session, make a conscious effort to reduce your drinking, reduce your access to alcohol, drink wine instead of spirits such as whiskey.

1. Physical inactivity
   According to frontiers in psychology on movement science and sports psychology, experimental and clinical studies have reported that physical activity induces structural and functional changes in the brain, determining enormous biological, and psychological benefits.

So if you are not active, there is a risk of cardiovascular disease especially coronary heart disease. I recommend you check with an expert or your doctor before you start any new exercise program.

Finally, you can reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

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