Woman's Own

CAN YOU PASS A HEALTH MOT?

How healthy do you think you are? Almost three-quarters of over-40s want to feel better, and over half are motivated by wanting to live a longer life*. However, even with the best intentions, some potentially dangerous health problems are difficult to spot.

‘As we get older we become more vulnerable to certain conditions, but simple measures, such as waist circumference, can indicate if you’re at an increased risk,’ says Claire Nevinson, superintendent pharmacist at Boots.

Keeping some basic targets in mind could be the incentive you need to

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