At around forty the body develops its first internal signs of aging. The external ones are already in position — wrinkles, crepy skin and baggy eyes — but now the internal problems make themselves apparent. The most disturbing often concerns the heart. An inordinately high number of deaths in this age group are due to heart attacks. See Aging and the heart.
Because one of the effects of M-M is to make a man vulnerable and doubt his own strength both emotionally and physically, many suspect they have the makings of a weak heart and wake every night listening to erratic heart beats, palpitations and fibrillation. For many this is just part of the M-M syndrome that encourages a vivid and panicky imagination but, as with most physical problems, every man should consult his doctor nonetheless if only for the consolation of hearing nothing is wrong.
High blood pressure may develop at this time due to stress and hypertension.
It is not unusual for a doctor to suggest checking the blood’s cholesterol count by taking a blood sample. High cholesterol and heart problems are linked because cholesterol blocks the veins and so forces the heart to tax itself as it works harder to pump sufficient blood through the system to where it is needed. A fat-free diet can help return cholesterol levels to an acceptable count.
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