After 40, it's common to experience loss of muscle mass, reduced activity, and a greater tendency to accumulate belly fat, which is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk. The Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population, from the Ministry of Health, describes as a foundation a diet based on fresh or minimally processed foods and limited in ultra-processed products.
Body and healthThe body tends to process alcohol differently with age, and old patterns can have more noticeable effects after 40. Frequent consumption is associated, in public health sources, with worse sleep, mood, weight and blood pressure, as well as risks to the liver and heart.
