Stop your husband from dying... without him realising. Experts reveal the tiny tweaks that will make a huge difference to his health, from a very clever mirror trick to the supplement you should slip into his dinner

Stop your husband from dying...

without him realising. Experts reveal the tiny tweaks that will make a huge difference to his health, from a very clever mirror trick to the supplement you should slip into his dinner By Louise Atkinson Published: 11:52 BST, 22 August 2024 | Updated: 11:52 BST, 22 August 2024 e-mail View comments Middle-age is a dangerous life stage for all of us, but it’s a time when men, in particular, start to become more prone to the effects of age-related illness. While women are not immune to health problems, the statistics for men are particularly shocking - 42 per cent of men die before the age of 75, compared with 26 per cent of women, according to the Royal College of GPs.

Men are also 60 per cent more likely to develop cancers that affect both sexes, and 70 per cent more likely to die from them. And those with a beer belly have a higher chance of developing a number of conditions. Fat around the middle is particularly harmful to health, raising the risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

A major study from the US found having a fat tummy was more deadly than being obese all over. There is much a man can do to protect his health through diet, exercise and stress-reduction. But men are notoriously impervious to health advice (for instance, men use GP services 20 per cent less than women, while pharmacy services see an even bigger gender discrepancy).

But there are ways to introduce a healthier lifestyle to your partner by.