How do I stay healthy in my 50s?

Ageing isn’t something that simply starts after you’ve reached a certain year. It’s a lifelong process, and in midlife your health needs can change

People in their 50s can be prone to a “vicious cycle”, says Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Mayo Clinic’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging. The high-stress grind of work and family responsibilities can lead to days when exercise, a solid meal and good sleep are bonuses rather than givens.

When such days become the norm, “we can see health issues start to emerge, sometimes earlier than they should”, says LeBrasseur.

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