Should middle-aged women do intermittent fasting?

Báo Thanh niênBáo Thanh niên08/02/2025

'Women over 40 may have difficulty with intermittent fasting due to changes in insulin sensitivity, and blood cortisol levels.' Start your day with health news to see more of this article!


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What should women over 40 pay attention to when doing intermittent fasting?

Intermittent fasting is a diet that divides the day into periods of eating and fasting.

According to nutritionist Kejal Shah (India), there are many factors that affect weight loss in women over 40. Specifically, as they age, the body's metabolism slows down, hormone levels fluctuate, and muscle mass tends to decrease. In addition, they may have difficulty with intermittent fasting due to changes in insulin sensitivity, blood cortisol levels, and muscle recovery.

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There are many factors that affect weight loss in women over 40.

However, according to Kejal Shah, intermittent fasting can still be effective for women over 40 if done correctly. It is important to adjust the fasting time based on individual needs, health status, and lifestyle. For those with health problems, it is advisable to consult a doctor before doing it.

Notes for women over 40 years old when doing intermittent fasting:

Prioritize nutrient-dense foods: Each meal should include a variety of essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins. This helps maintain muscle mass, energy, and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

Maintain stable blood sugar levels: Women over 40 should choose foods such as whole grains, beans and healthy fats. These foods help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent energy drops. The next content of this article will be on the health page on February 8.

How many squats should you do each day to see results?

Squats are a basic yet extremely effective exercise for building strength and improving muscular endurance, especially in the lower body. How many squats you should do each day to get results depends on many factors.

To know how many times you need to squat each day, the first thing you need to do is clearly define your training goal. If your training goal is to gain muscle and improve your figure, you need to squat with heavy weight and moderate repetitions.

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Depending on the purpose of exercise, people need to squat how many times a day.

If you want to lose weight and burn more calories, you need to squat with light weights, more repetitions per set, and faster speed to stimulate fat burning. Meanwhile, if the goal is to increase endurance and improve flexibility when moving, then do weightless squats, that is, without weights. The number of squats per set can be over 20 times/set or more.

In addition, the level of familiarity with squats is also a factor that determines the intensity of the exercise. Beginners should squat with light weights to get their bodies used to the exercise, thereby preventing injuries. They should practice 10 to 15 times/set, 2-3 sets per session. The total number of squats will be 30 to 45 times. They should only practice 3-4 sessions per week. Two sessions should be at least 48 hours apart. After a few weeks, when the body is used to it, the practitioner should increase the intensity. The next content of this article will be on the health page on February 8.

Decreased testosterone, male physiological disorders due to prolonged stress

Mr. H. (42 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) came to see a doctor for consultation and examination because he was no longer interested in sex despite his young age.

Taking a medical history, Mr. H. said that he is the owner of a small trading business. Recently, he often stays up late to handle work and is under great pressure from cash flow. He feels tired, has difficulty concentrating and especially is no longer interested in "that matter".

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Doctor Duy consults a male patient

On February 7, Dr. Tra Anh Duy (Men's Health Center) said that through examination and testing, he was found to have a serious decrease in testosterone, mainly due to stress and lack of sleep.

Dr. Duy advised Mr. H. to use testosterone supplements combined with shock wave therapy and physical exercises, yoga, and improved sleeping habits. After 3 months of treatment, Mr. H. significantly improved his physiological health and regained his form in life.

Similarly, Mr. T. (35 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) is the CEO of a technology startup. Due to market fluctuations, his company has had difficulty raising capital and maintaining operations. This pressure has caused him to work continuously, not get enough sleep, and experience symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Mr. T. confided that, despite his young age, he feels that he cannot maintain his previous performance.

After being thoroughly examined by Dr. Duy, Mr. T. was treated with a combination of hormone therapy, shockwave therapy, and dietary adjustments. After 4 months, Mr. T.'s erectile dysfunction improved significantly, and he was able to regain his confidence in work and life. Let's start the day with health news to see more of this article!



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