You should do these checkups in your 40s

For a saying, age is just a number to start a business or to explore any new things in life but with the rising age lot of things change in our body especially when you're in your 40s.

But most people ignore the fact that they don't need any kind of health checkup. I have seen many people saying "अभी तो मैं जवान हु" but the fact can't be avoided.

Let me explain why you need a health checkup If you're in your 40s:

• Diabetes- It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. Nowadays you must have seen many people above 40 years are suffering from diabetes and this is because of lack of timely checkups. 

There is a saying in Hindi "वक्त रहते सब कर लेना चाहिए". If you do proper checkups then you can stay away from such a big disease.

• Blood pressure- With the rising age, the person's stress also increases especially when you're in your 40s because you have some important responsibility for your family let's say your children's wedding or some loan repayment stress.

Stress also affects your blood pressure levels. Normal blood pressure for most adults is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of less than 80.

It is very important to have your blood pressure checked once in a while.

• Cholesterol levels- It plays a very crucial role in our body. If the cholesterol is improper then it can directly affect your heart and give rise to heart disease.

So if you're in your 40s then you should keep a track of your cholesterol levels more often.

• Dental test- This is again a rising problem for any age group. Some people don't take care of their teeth, mouth etc and end up having dental problems.

A dental checkup is important because it helps to find whether you have cavities, gum disease or any other oral problem. For a person in his/her 40s, it is a must-have test.

• Eye test- With the rising age, the eyesight becomes weak and a person is not able to see clearly. This is another common problem and can be found in any age group but when you're in your 40s then it becomes vital to have an eye checkup.

Now you know why a health checkup is necessary when you're in your 40s.
End of the day it's your privilege only.

Lastly "Health is wealth" :)

P.S- I got this assignment as a part of an interview process for a content writing role at Digihealth.

See y'all in the next blog, Cheers!