Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"I only smoke a cigarette or two once in a while, it's not a big deal. ”
Uncle Li, a retired elementary school teacher, sat down on a park bench as he spoke, ready to share his latest hospital experience with his old friend, Aunt Wang.
Aunt Wang, a retired nurse, shook her head, "Uncle Li, you can't take it lightly.
Even if you don't have a craving for smoking, smoking is harmful to your body. ”
Uncle Li was a little unimpressed, "I've been smoking for so many years, and my health is not very good." ”
Aunt Wang said seriously: "I just came back from the hospital yesterday, and the doctor said that even if you smoke occasionally, there are three conditions that need to be quit as soon as possible. ”
"Oh, what are the three situations?" asked Uncle Li curiously.
Aunt Wang began to explain: "The first situation is that if you have high blood pressure or heart disease, smoking will make your condition worse.
The doctor referred to a statistic that said that smokers had twice the risk of heart disease in non-smokers. ”
Uncle Li was a little uneasy: "I haven't paid attention to this. ”
Aunt Wang continued: "The second situation is that smoking will affect blood circulation and accelerate arteriosclerosis.
People who smoke for a long time are more likely to have symptoms such as cold hands and feet, dizziness, etc. ”
"Well, sometimes I do feel cold in my hands and feet. Uncle Li nodded and said.
Aunt Wang continued: "The last case is that the damage to the lungs caused by smoking is cumulative over a long period of time.
A gradual decline in lung function can not only make it difficult to breathe, but can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ”
Uncle Li was silent for a while, and then said, "Hearing you say that, I should really consider quitting smoking." ”
The two chatted for a while, ready to continue their walk in the park.
At this moment, Uncle Li suddenly asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"By the way, Aunt Wang, do you think we should learn new skills at our age, such as computers or whatever?"
Aunt Wang replied with a smile: "Of course it should."
Learning new things keeps our minds active and fights aging.
And acquiring new skills can make our lives more colorful. ”
Uncle Li nodded, "That's right, I have to find something to learn." ”
After saying goodbye, the two each continued their walk with this pleasant exchange and newly acquired health information.
This chance encounter not only gave Uncle Li a deeper understanding of the dangers of smoking, but also stimulated his interest in learning new things.
Life is always full of surprises and new knowledge, and for the elderly, maintaining an attitude of learning and a love of life is the key to staying young.
At the end of the story, Uncle Li is thinking about Aunt Wang's words on the way home.
He decided to sign up for a computer course in the community to learn how to use smartphones and computers and broaden his life.
For him, it's not just about learning new skills, it's about challenging himself and enjoying life.
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