The government has launched a new website - and says everyone over the age of 45 should use it to check their ‘midlife MOT’. The new resource aims to get people to look at various aspects of their life including their health, money situation and skills.
One key area of the initiative is the NHS health check section. People can check to see if they need to make urgent lifestyle changes before it is too late.
Crucial sections are the calculate your heart age part - there are a number of factors which can determine if you need to rethink how you approach your life to make sure you’re still healthy as you get older.
