Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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"Uncle Liang, what's the matter with you, why did you go out for a walk in this heavy rain?"
In the emergency room of the hospital, the doctor frowned, and while looking through Uncle Liang's examination report, he blamed him for not paying attention to his body.
Uncle Liang, 62 years old, is a retired middle school history teacher.
That afternoon, he went out for a walk as usual, but was suddenly drenched in a sudden rainstorm.
When he returned home, Uncle Liang felt unwell, alternating between hot and cold, and finally decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
After an examination in the hospital, Uncle Liang's cold problem was not a big problem, but the doctor accidentally found that his prostate was abnormal.
Further examination results confirmed that Uncle Liang had prostate cancer in the early stage.
The doctor found that this was related to Uncle Liang's three daily bad habits:
Sitting for long periods of time watching TV, eating a high-fat diet, and drinking heavily.
The doctor said to Uncle Liang solemnly: "These lifestyles of yours must be changed, otherwise the condition will only get worse and worse." After hearing this, Uncle Liang smiled bitterly.
In Uncle Liang's daily life, watching TV has become an indispensable part.
Every day after dinner, he would sit on the couch and watch TV dramas for three or four hours, almost motionless.
Prolonged sedentary times not only increase the risk of prostate disease, but can also lead to poor blood circulation and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, Uncle Liang's eating habits are also worrying.
He is particularly fond of meat, especially barbecue and braised pork, which he can't do without at almost every meal.
A high-fat diet not only leads to obesity but also increases the risk of prostate cancer.
Some studies have shown that high fat intake can cause hormone levels in the body to change, which may promote the growth of prostate cancer cells.
As for alcoholism, it is a well-known bad habit of life.
Uncle Liang drinks a few glasses of liquor every night, which he thinks will help him sleep more soundly.
However, long-term heavy alcohol consumption can damage the liver and affect the body's metabolism of other substances, including those that may affect prostate health.
The doctor explained to Uncle Liang in detail how these bad habits affected his health and offered some alternatives.
For example, Uncle Liang is advised to reduce the time spent watching TV and do more light physical activities, such as walking or swimming.
At the same time, the doctor also advised him to change his eating habits, eat more vegetables and whole grains, and reduce his intake of red meat.
As for drinking, doctors advised him to abstain from alcohol as much as possible or at least reduce the amount of alcohol he consumed.
On the advice of the doctor, Uncle Liang began to try to change his lifestyle.
Gradually, he discovered that these changes not only helped his prostate health, but also made him feel more refreshed overall.
At the end of the story, Uncle Liang is in the small garden of his home, pruning flowers and plants while thinking about this experience.
He realized that health really can't wait until he is sick to cherish it, but should start from now on, and gradually change those seemingly harmless but hidden habits of life.
So, here's the question:
How can we make appropriate adjustments to prevent the occurrence of chronic diseases without completely abandoning our favorite lifestyles?
For this question, we need to understand a key point: balance.
For example, we can choose to do simple stretching activities in the chair while watching TV, or take a short walk after watching each episode.
For the diet, we don't have to completely abandon meat, but instead opt for healthier cooking methods, such as grilling instead of frying, and increasing the proportion of vegetables.
As for alcohol consumption, try to replace it with non-alcoholic beverages, such as those made with fruits and vegetables, which can reduce alcohol intake and increase vitamin intake, which can be beneficial to your health.
With such minor adjustments, we can not only continue to enjoy life, but also significantly reduce the risk of disease.
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