New Delhi. It is very important to take special care of your health after crossing the age of 40. This is especially important for women, because women are generally not so conscious about their health. That is why they are told to start giving priority to themselves, because if they do not do so, then they may have to face many types of physical and mental problems due to all the hormonal changes and psychological effects after the age of 40. In such a situation, today in this article, let us know which diseases women should be aware of after the age of 40-

osteoporosis

After the age of 40, the amount of estrogen hormone in the body starts decreasing, which starts taking a woman towards menopause. This estrogen hormone helps in keeping the bones strong and when its amount starts decreasing, the bones also start weakening. Therefore, definitely eat a diet rich in calcium and nutrition and do exercises like strength training.

Heart diseases

The mortality rate due to coronary heart disease in women is exactly twice that of breast cancer. Therefore, women should take special care of their heart after the age of 40. This risk increases even more due to the hormonal changes that occur after menopause. Therefore, take a low cholesterol diet and keep measuring your blood pressure at home with a machine.

Menopause

This is not a disease but a stage in a woman's life, but for most women it can be very challenging. Many hormonal imbalances in the body and the symptoms of peri-menopause can be disturbing. Therefore, take special care of yourself by staying under the supervision of an expert and getting treatment according to the symptoms.

breast cancer

The risk of breast cancer increases in women between the ages of 30 and 40. Get a mammogram done once a year and consult a doctor immediately if you feel symptoms of breast cancer.

Stress and mental disorders

After crossing the age of 40, women are under unnecessary extra stress due to the responsibility of the family and the hormonal changes in the body. This can also lead to mental disorders like depression and anxiety. Therefore, during this time, make yoga and exercise a part of your daily routine.