Life is really busy now. You are entering midlife and changes may be occurring to your body. Eating well, being active and managing stress will help you manage symptoms and changes that are beginning to occur now.

Fact 

Research tells us even small changes to lifestyle can lower the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Health Tips

• Moderate activity
     
  If you haven’t been physically active, start with some walking. Add some resistance, such as weights or pilates, as that will have the greatest impact on maintaining muscle and keeping your metabolic rate high.

• Vitamins and minerals Maintain calcium intake, eat fish and other foods high in omega 3 fatty acids, as these may help with mood swings and mild depression.

Content created June 2006