Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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The winter sun shines on the streets of the town, adding a touch of warmth to the cold air.
Uncle Wang, a retired librarian, dressed in his old but warm coat, walked out of the house for a walk in the park.
On the path in the park, he bumped into his old friend, Aunt Liu, a retired elementary school teacher who had just returned from the hospital with a relaxed smile on her face.
"Uncle Wang, are you coming out for an event today?" asked Aunt Liu.
"Yes, I've heard that events can prolong life. Uncle Wang replied with a smile.
Aunt Liu nodded, "This is true, but did you know that some behaviors that you think are healthy may actually be quietly 'stealing' our lifespan." ”
"Oh, like which?" Uncle Wang asked curiously.
3 behaviors that are "stealing" lifespan when they think they are healthy
Aunt Liu began to narrate: "I went to the hospital today, and the doctor happened to talk about this topic.
The first pitfall, he says, is excessive dieting.
In order to maintain health, many elderly people have an overly strict diet, which will actually reduce the essential nutrients of the body in the long run, affecting health. ”
"I really didn't think about it. Uncle Wang frowned.
Aunt Liu continued: "The second misunderstanding is blind supplementation of nutritional supplements.
Doctors mentioned that some elderly people rely too much on various health supplements and ignore the importance of a balanced diet.
Studies have shown that excessive consumption of certain health supplements may cause a burden on the body. ”
"I haven't paid any attention to any of this. Uncle Wang listened carefully.
"The third misconception is the lack of the right amount of exercise. ”
Aunt Liu said, "Elderly people are often worried about sports injuries, so they choose to stay still.
But doctors say proper exercise is very important to maintain heart health and improve immunity.
For example, light exercises such as walking and tai chi are very suitable. ”
"I'll have to pay attention to that later. Uncle Wang nodded and said.
The two walked and chatted, enjoying the warmth of the winter sun.
Suddenly, Uncle Wang asked a seemingly unrelated question:
"By the way, Aunt Liu, do you think we are still suitable for learning computers or smartphones at our age?"
Aunt Liu replied with a smile: "Of course, learning new things is a good exercise for the brain, which can help us keep our thinking active and delay brain aging."
Age is not an issue, the key is to have a learning mentality. ”
After hearing this, Uncle Wang had a thoughtful expression on his face, "It seems that I have to start learning new technologies." ”
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 Wang a new understanding of the health misconceptions of the elderly, but also stimulated his interest in learning new things.
Small exchanges in life can sometimes lead to unexpected gains.
No matter how old we are, there is something new waiting for us to learn and explore.
And those seemingly insignificant life changes may be the secret to longevity.
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