India, March 25 -- Eating healthy is an integral part of staying fit for people of all ages. However, its significance noticeably increases for an individual as they grow older.

Taking to X on March 24, Dan Go, fitness coach with over 20 years of experience, cited a 2024 study in Nature Aging and observed that humans age in two major waves. The first wave hits around the age of 44, while the second hits around 60.

The first shifts the circadian rhythms, affects cardiovascular health, lipid metabolism and how one processes caffeine and alcohol. Late-night activities and drinks thus take a greater toll at that age.

"It's not in your head. Your biology is changing," stated Dan. "To make it worse, while your body becomes less forgiving, th...