Going vegan is new sign of a midlife crisis for men

GOING vegan and signing up for “Tough Mudder” is the new midlife crisis, according to a new study.

The study, by Bupa Health Clinics, found turning 40 or 50 pushes many people into crisis, prompting us to make doctor’s appointments and changes in diet, with 53 per cent cutting down on alcohol or giving up completely.

But for men, it is no longer buying a sports car. Instead, the key sign of hitting a midlife turning point is opting to become a vegan (24 per cent) and signing up to a competitive event, such as a marathon (31 per cent).

The study of 3,000 adults found half (47 per cent) of Britons feel considerably older and begin worrying about health after turning 30, 40 or 50.

Jake Williams, lifestyle health adviser at Bupa Health Clinics, said: “Entering a new decade is one of many triggers that prompt us to think about our health.”