1.Weight Goes Up
By the time you reach 50, your metabolism — the process your body uses to break down food for energy — slows down by 30%. A slower metabolism can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight. This boosts your risk of insulin resistance, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity — all of which raise your odds of heart disease.
2.Hardens Your Heart
As your arteries age, they get stiffer. Your heart muscle stiffens, too. This makes it tougher to pump blood well, especially as you exercise.
