From man boobs to baldness: everything you wanted to know about midlife wellness … but were too male to ask

It can feel like everything is catching up with you in middle age. Illustrations: Thomas Burden Illustration: Thomas Burden

Diet

According to the dietitian Rick Miller: “By the time a man hits his mid-40s, several physiological changes are already under way. Testosterone drops at around 1-2% annually from the mid-30s, insulin sensitivity decreases and the liver’s capacity to process certain nutrients changes. The diet that kept a man lean and energetic in his 30s simply stops working.”