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 40 to 60

This is a time of consolidation in your life. You are most likely to reach a pinnacle in your career, if you are working outside of the home, and it is a time of consolidation of marriage relationships, relationships with your children and other significant people in your life.

This is also a time when you will most probably go through menopause, and when the lifestyle you have chosen will become most apparent in your state of health. It is also a time of making peace with yourself and pursuing your own interests. Many people believe that life begins at 40 and Health24 is there to help you look after your health in this exciting phase of your life.

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01. My body
After the age of forty, telltale signs of ageing, such as wrinkling and changing of body shape, start to appear. Menopause and osteoporosis are often associated with this age group.
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02. Screening tests
The table below indicates which tests you should have done during this time and how frequently they should be done.
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03. Common problems
Common problems women encounter at this age include heart problems, problems with blood pressure, weight gain, osteoporosis, menopause, loss of libido and stress.
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04. Emotions
The early forties are usually still busy times for most women. They have a house full of children, a demanding career, and often both.
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