Post-40 health habits can age, just like our bodies and routines

At 40, our bodies are changing. Many women feel like they are always rushed to catch up. Our metabolisms slow down and we have to work harder to stay fit.

Alas, there is news to indicate that we don't have to be as vigilant about all of these changes and the way we deal with aging bodies. In this video clip, we learn which habits do not require as much diligence as previously thought:



By 40, some of our healthy routines should be changed to accommodate a changing lifestyle. Our work, careers, families, and children have all "aged". Our daily habits have changed, and we can adjust our health accordingly.

Here are some ways we can slightly alter our healthy routines to adjust to our varied lifestyles:

Exercise in spurts. If we don't have time to do our cardio, strength-training and stretching all at once, then break them up. Do your Cardio first, in the morning, to energize your day and get the blood pumping. Stretch at lunch-time, especially if you have been cramped behind a desk for hours. Then strength-train with weights as soon as you get home, to clear your mind and prepare you for the evening (if you dive into house chores and cooking then you might skip the weights).

Mix our sleep times. We might not be able to get 8 hours of sleep all at one time. First, know that your body might only need 5-7 hours of good-quality sleep each night. So, take some pressure off yourself if you think you must get 8 hours. Next, take cat-naps and "power-naps" when you can. Use the weekends and car-rides to catch a few. But focus on getting sleep that is good-quality (versus quantity)

Women's roles

This study looked at women't roles amongst married couples. What's interesting is to find how each spouse is happy, or at least, comfortable, with their roles. If women are cooking more often, are they more likely to be responsible for nutrition and healthy eating? Hmmm...

Back to the video topic...
What does a women's role include in the house?



Okay, so the clicker is shared- this is good. But what about other roles? Who makes the household healthy?
Exercise, sleep, nutrition and healthy eating- who is the more pro-active parent? Who sets the rules for a healthy household? How does a couple stay healthy?

These are big questions that aging researchers will slowly uncover.

Aging and Happiness: Men's and Women's Health

Women and Men reported different levels of happiness as they age. Why?

Hormones, jobs, family, raising children, financial security, health, and material possessions all may be factors that contribute to happiness and happy aging.
Watch this clip and see what you think about which factors weigh into happiness between men and women:

Boost Brain Power with these fun tricks

As we age, we're concerned about our memory, our alertness, and our sanity. Here are a few anti-aging tips for the brain...



Give your brain-power a boost with those "neurobics". Hey, cross-words and making lists are just for fun: they keep your neurons firing longer!