In today’s busy life, people become so busy with their career, family and responsibilities that they often leave their health behind. Especially after the age of 30, people ignore the changes in the body considering them normal, but medical research shows that this is the age when the body gradually starts moving towards many diseases.
If precautions are not taken in time, small problems can develop into major and serious diseases in the future.
High blood pressure: After the age of 30, the risk of increasing blood pressure increases due to stress, lack of sleep and poor diet. Its symptoms are not clearly visible in the beginning, hence it is also called silent killer. If it is not controlled for a long time, it can lead to serious problems like heart disease, stroke and kidney damage. Regularly checking blood pressure and keeping salt intake low helps in preventing this.
Diabetes: After 30, the body’s metabolism starts slowing down, due to which the risk of increasing sugar level increases. This risk further increases if a person eats too much sugar, junk food or processed food and reduces physical activity. Diabetes can also affect the eyes, kidneys and nerves. Therefore, regular blood sugar test and balanced diet is very important.
High cholesterol: Too much fried and fatty food increases bad cholesterol in the body. This causes blockage in the blood vessels, which can later lead to heart attack or stroke. At this age, it is important to keep cholesterol levels in check and consume healthy fats like nuts, seeds and green vegetables.
Osteoporosis: Bone density starts decreasing with increasing age, this problem is especially seen in women. Deficiency of calcium and vitamin D makes bones weak, increasing the risk of fractures. Spending time in sunlight daily, taking milk and calcium rich diet helps in preventing this problem.
Fatty Liver: Liver and kidney health are also very important at this age. People who do not eat too much oily food or are not physically active. Kidney related problems can also gradually increase in them, which are not detected in the initial stage. Therefore, doctors recommend getting liver function and kidney tests done from time to time, so that any problem can be prevented in the beginning itself.