Entries tagged as midlife crisis

When a man reaches his midlife stage, specifically when he reaches age forty, he may suddenly experience episodes of confusion and/or extraordinary stress. As a result his self-esteem may slip a bit. Sudden feelings of inadequacy and an unwillingness to try new things may also arise.

If you or anyone you know are exhibiting any of these symptoms, then understand that this is not something out of the ordinary. Even if that offers small comfort, men should accept the fact they too undergo a menopausal stage just like women.

Yes gentlemen, there is indeed a male version of menopause whether you like it or not.   Continue reading...

The thought of aging usually starts to creep in the moment a person reaches their midlife point. The thought becomes just a little bit more nagging when the body begins to send us little subtle messages. These messages may be when you look in the mirror and the person staring back at you isn't as pleasing anymore; or maybe when you wake up in the morning with a little bit more aches and pains here and there.

The thing is, aging doesn't have to be a burden. One can probably look at it as another door being opened to lead us into another place and another adventure. And certainly the effects of aging can be mitigated by doing some things right like leading a healthy lifestyle, getting more involved in your community, joining clubs, exercising, and dieting. One of the recent diet plans that many consider as being beneficial to aging is the pH diet plan.   Continue reading...

Do you find that you are easily forgetful now that you're in your midlife? As the body begins to wear down, this is not uncommon. Although sometimes being forgetful can be trivial, people in their midlives should be mindful that the condition does not continue to get worse.

Nowadays, professionals are working to determine the benefits of a regular exercise regimen in improving cognition and reducing normal memory loss. This is so that they can better determine what specific exercises can be prescribed to improve memory. In the meantime, we don't have to reminded that physical activity does reduce stress which may be a contributor to cognitive malfunction. And those who are suffering some form of stress that's a result of being in a state of midlife crisis, exercise can certainly help in alleviating the cause of your forgetfulness.   Continue reading...

More and more, science is finding connections between behavior and diet. Recent studies have introduced dietary questions as compared to those previously done which focused mostly on emotions. This new technique is beginning to yield important new clues about the immune system.

One of the most significant studies done in recent years suggest that diets supplemented with omega-3 helps to decrease the risk of the onset of depression. Omega-3 are are polyunsaturated fatty acid which can be converted into eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). They are found in plants and abundantly in fish that swim in the deepest and coldest oceans like salmon or trout. But there is nothing fishy about how omega-3 helps in fighting depression.   Continue reading...

One of the most common consequence of being in a state of midlife crisis is depression. Depression can be described as a general feeling of deep sadness. More often than not, it interferes with the daily activities of a person.

Some people become depressed for only a short time. This kind of condition may not even be depression per se but just a state of "feeling low". This may be due to the death of a close friend or a pet.

Others experience depression over an extended period of time. To make matters worse, these people may not even be able to explain exactly why they are feeling this way. Here are some signs that may help you out in case you or someone you know appear to fall into this category.   Continue reading...