As they grow older, the elderly will find that there are two things that become very difficult, one is to sleep well, the other is to walk more, as they get older, the brain's response is not so sensitive, when they are young, they can sleep upside down, and they don't have to wake up all night, but it is not so simple when they reach old age, many old people want to sleep but can't sleep, barely fall asleep, and always wake up early in the middle of the night.
As for the ability to walk, it is even more declining, many elderly people are older, the knee joint is not good, coupled with poor cardiopulmonary function, the brain's response ability is reduced, the eyes are no longer visible, and the ears are not able to hear clearly, which will cause the elderly to walk more and more difficult.
Many elderly people ask, "Doctor, I can't sleep well and can't walk, so how can I live a long life?"
In fact, there are many habits that can make the elderly live longer, and they do not have to rely on sleeping and walking.
1. The elderly insist on doing housework, and live a long and healthy life
There are many ways for the elderly to exercise, some elderly people can't walk, but they can do housework, the intensity of housework is actually very similar to walking, insisting on doing housework, can not only reduce the burden on children, but also self-sufficiency, more importantly, while doing housework, but also exercise, why not?
2. The elderly insist on basking in the sun, and live a long and healthy life
There are always some long-lived old people, in fact, they don't move much every day, after the sun comes out, they move a bench, sit in the sun to chat and drink tea, so that many people sigh, this can also live long?
It seems to be a very ordinary thing, but in fact, it contains science, the sun, for the whole planet to provide a steady stream of energy, with the sun, all things can carry out photosynthesis, some people say, human beings also have to carry out photosynthesis? Human beings carry out a special type of photosynthesis, through the sun, can promote the synthesis of vitamin D in the body, which is essential for bone health.
3. The elderly insist on studying, and live a long and healthy life
If you have elderly people in your family who love to learn, be sure to support them firmly.
Many children will, they are all older, they are all retired, what are they doing, don't study, don't relax, isn't it? For the elderly, it is not a good thing to be too relaxed, and some old people do not use their brains for a long time, just like a car that does not start for a long time, and after a long time, it is easy to have problems.
4. The elderly adhere to good eating habits, health and longevity
Good eating habits are very important for the elderly, how can the elderly get adequate nutrition? That must maintain a balanced diet, not only meat, not only vegetarian, should be a combination of meat and vegetables, so as to make the body better.
For the elderly, it is also necessary to stay away from some junk food, including pickled food, smoked food, fried food, moldy food, etc., so as to make the body healthier.
5. The elderly insist on not smoking or drinking, and live a long and healthy life
When you are old, if you are still smoking or drinking, then don't hesitate to quit quickly, because as you get older, your organs are aging, and the risk of suffering from diseases will also increase.
6. The elderly insist on smiling often, and live a long and healthy life
Compared with a cheerful and optimistic old man, a laughing old man and a pessimistic and depressed old man, which one will live longer?
When you are old, you live with a state of mind, with a good mentality, you will stay away from any disease, and if you have a bad mentality, you will be easy to find any disease.