An expert's guide to keeping middle-age spread at bay

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June 9, 2025, 10:50 AM

• •Eat nutrient-dense foods.
• •Consider intermittent fasting.
• •Hydrate adequately.
• •Limit alcohol and avoid tobacco.
• •Prioritize sleep.
• •Maintain an active lifestyle.

As people age, their metabolism slows, leading to potential weight gain, primarily fat around internal organs, increasing risks of diseases like heart disease and diabetes. To combat this, adjusting lifestyle is key, including consuming nutrient-rich foods, considering intermittent fasting, staying hydrated, limiting alcohol and avoiding tobacco, prioritizing sleep, and maintaining an active lifestyle with daily exercise or standing at work. These adjustments are crucial because the body starts to lose muscle mass while gaining fat, making it essential to manage weight and health proactively.

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