Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"Health preservation is both a science and an art. ”
These are the words that Dr. Li inadvertently said at the entrance of the hospital when he greeted Lao Zhang, who had just recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
Lao Zhang, a retired railway worker in his sixties, was hospitalized with prostate cancer this time, which deeply touched his nephew Xiao Zhang.
Xiao Zhang is a network engineer who has always been interested in health despite his busy schedule.
During this brief conversation at the entrance of the hospital, Xiao Zhang realized that even seemingly harmless habits in daily life can be the "fuse" of hidden health hazards.
It was this exchange that made him decide to explore and understand the causes of prostate cancer and how to prevent it through lifestyle modifications.
Prostate cancer is a common malignancy in men, especially in older men.
His "mistakes" are a reminder for everyone
Lao Zhang, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 64, is actually a very typical case.
Looking back on Lao Zhang's living habits, it is not difficult to find that long-term poor eating habits, lack of exercise and frequent late nights constitute his "mistakes".
These habits, although they may seem harmless at a young age, have a subtle impact on health in the long run.
While delving into the causes of prostate cancer, Xiao Zhang discovered an interesting and unknown point:
While genetics, age and lifestyle are the main risk factors for prostate cancer, research suggests that long-term psychological stress and mood swings may also increase the risk.
This is very different from the common perception that it is only related to diet and lifestyle habits.
According to a study involving more than 50,000 participants, men who have been under high pressure for a long time have a nearly 40% higher risk of prostate cancer.
The data support of this study is obvious, and it provides Xiao Zhang with a new perspective for thinking: while focusing on material life, the balance of spiritual life is equally important.
In this exploration, Dr. Li also told Xiao Zhang about several cases of prostate cancer patients
Most of the patients in these cases have similar lifestyle habits and psychological states.
For example, there is a patient who has a lot of pressure at work, has little time for physical exercise, and often stays up late and works overtime, and is under anxiety and stress for a long time.
These factors combined to lead to his misfortune.
Inspired by these stories and data, Zhang began to realize that preventing prostate cancer is not only about physical health, adjusting diet and exercising, but more importantly, having a healthy mindset, learning to relieve stress and maintain a good emotional state.
The end, instead of a traditional summary, raises a question:
In the fast-paced modern life, how can stress be effectively managed to reduce the risk of diseases such as prostate cancer?
The detailed analysis and answer to this question can be developed as follows: First, establishing healthy lifestyle habits is the foundation, including eating right, exercising moderately, and getting enough sleep.
Secondly, learning and mastering some stress management skills, such as meditation, yoga or psychological counseling, are all effective methods.
Finally, maintaining a positive attitude towards life and maintaining good social interactions with family and friends will not only help relieve stress but also improve the happiness of life.
Through the above analysis, we can see that in the process of preventing diseases such as prostate cancer, a healthy lifestyle and mindset go hand in hand.
Only when both physical and mental aspects are fully paid attention to and recuperated can the risk of disease be effectively reduced.
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