Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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In the busy city of Beijing, Aunt Li, a retired bank clerk, is hurrying to the city center.
In the winter of Beijing, the cold wind was biting, so she wrapped up in a heavy down jacket and stepped into the bus.
The car was warm and crowded, and as soon as Aunt Li found a seat, she was pleasantly surprised to find a familiar face sitting next to her - Dr. Zhang, an old friend who had worked in a local tertiary hospital for many years.
In the exchange of pleasantries between the two, the conversation inevitably turned to health.
Dr. Zhang mentioned that the sudden drop in winter temperatures poses a particular challenge to the health of middle-aged and elderly people.
He emphasized that there are three common diseases that are prone to occur in winter, and reminded Auntie Li to take precautions in advance.
But Dr. Zhang's perspective was unexpected: he didn't mention common topics like high blood pressure or heart disease, but instead focused on lifestyle Xi and the importance of mental health.
First, he mentions muscle and joint pain due to lack of activity in winter
Due to the cold, middle-aged and elderly people tend to reduce outdoor activities, and long-term lack of exercise can lead to muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and even aggravate osteoporosis.
Secondly, Dr. Teo raised an issue that is often overlooked – winter depression
In winter, due to the short sunshine hours, many people are prone to feel depressed, especially for middle-aged and elderly people who live alone, prolonged loneliness and lack of communication are more likely to lead to depression.
Finally, he reminded Aunt Li to pay attention to dry skin
The air is dry in winter, and for middle-aged and elderly people, the lack of water in the skin can easily lead to itching, cracks, and even more serious skin problems.
Although Dr. Zhang's views may seem unrelated to traditional health topics, they are actually profoundly related to the daily life and health status of middle-aged and elderly people.
suggestion
He advised Auntie Li to maintain moderate exercise in winter, such as walking, tai chi, etc., to strengthen her muscles and bones.
At the same time, he also recommends maintaining social activities and communicating more with family and friends to alleviate low mood.
For skin care, Dr. Teo recommends using gentle moisturizers and keeping the room humid at the right level.
This chance bus trip gave Aunt Li a new understanding of health management in winter.
She realized that in addition to focusing on routine disease prevention, daily Xi and mental health are just as important.
summary
Winter is not only a period of high incidence of diseases, but also a period of special attention for middle-aged and elderly people.
Through moderate exercise, maintaining good social activities, and proper skin care, common health problems in winter can be effectively prevented and mitigated.
Healthy living is not only about the prevention and treatment of diseases, but also about the maintenance of Xi and psychological state, which is essential for improving the quality of life and maintaining good health.
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