INFOGRAPHIC: Dear men, how to be your best in your 40s

MANILA, Philippines – When men think about their 40s, there is usually a lot of fear. This is partly warranted due to the body’s natural decline in testosterone.

Testosterone levels rise during puberty and peak once men hit 40. It is the hormone that stimulates the development of masculine features: increased muscle mass, facial and body hair, deeper voice, and sexual maturity. However, after 40, the levels of testosterone in your body will decline and can lead to a series of physical and mental changes. 

Nevertheless, with the right attitude and care, hitting 40 need not be seen as a sign that you are half way through your life. Rather, your 40s can be seen as a life stage where you are stable, experienced, and ready for more opportunities (Read: Why men should look forward to their 40s).

Below is an infographic that shares some statistics, advice, and encouragement for men in or about to welcome their 40s. Click and hover over the different elements to see that the big four-zero is nothing but a number. 

– Rappler.com

Editorial note: This article was previously published under the title ‘INFOGRAPHIC: The truth about men in their 40s’.