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"Have you noticed these red spots on your skin before?" In the examination room of the hospital, doctor Li Dahua carefully examined Zhang Shufen's skin, and his expression was a little serious.
Zhang Shufen, 64, is a retired secondary school history teacher who is usually physically strong, loves running and yoga, and her lifestyle habits are enviable.
In the scorching summer, the weather was unusually hot, and some unknown small red rashes suddenly appeared on Zhang Shufen's body, at first she didn't take it to heart, thinking it was just an ordinary heat rash, but as time went by, not only did not subside but became more and more serious.
Eventually, she decided to go to the hospital to find out, and after a detailed examination, the doctor's face suddenly became solemn, and he told Zhang Shufen that these rashes might be a sign of vascular dysfunction, and suggested that she have further brain examination.
Sure enough, the results of the examination showed that Zhang Shufen had a slight hemorrhage in the brain, which was not yet a direct threat to life, but it was already a very serious warning sign.
Here, the first point that Zhang Shufen's case brings us is that even if you have a healthy daily life and exercise actively, you are not completely immune to sudden health problems.
Zhang Shufen has no bad habits, a balanced diet, and sufficient physical activity, but she still has not escaped the invasion of brain diseases.
This reminds us that even if we have a healthy lifestyle, we need regular health check-ups, especially in old age.
And Zhang Shufen's question further leads to another unexpected point of view: hot weather may increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
In a high-temperature environment, the human body will dilate blood vessels and increase the burden on the heart in order to dissipate heat, which is a huge hidden danger for people with pre-existing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
According to relevant studies, the mortality rate of patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in summer is significantly higher than that in other seasons.
In Zhang's case, Dr. Li Dahua mentioned another of his patients, Mr. Yang, who also had a heart attack in the summer due to improper exercise outside.
Although Mr. Yang also had a similar healthy lifestyle, he ignored the effects of high temperature on his body and unfortunately aggravated his condition.
Zhang's case further leads us to a third point: while exercise is good for health, the type of exercise, the intensity of exercise, and the choice of environment are equally important.
Excessive exercise in extreme weather may have the opposite effect on the body, especially for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
According to the data, moderate rather than excessive exercise can help reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
Through Zhang Shufen's story, we should realize that healthy living is not only about following some simple health rules, but also about an all-round and nuanced attitude to life and lifestyle adjustment.
Her example reminds us that during a heat wave, especially the elderly with underlying cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, they should try to avoid outdoor activities during hot periods, maintain an appropriate indoor temperature, and pay attention to the balance of water and electrolytes in the body.
Zhang Shufen's story provokes a thought: how should patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases properly arrange their daily activities and exercises in the hot summer to prevent aggravation or flare-up?
In order to answer this question, it is first clear that patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should avoid outdoor activities during high temperature periods in summer, especially from noon to early afternoon.
They should choose to exercise at a cooler time in the morning or evening, and choose to do moderate aerobic exercise indoors, such as a walking machine or stationary bicycle, which can effectively control the intensity of exercise while avoiding the adverse effects of high temperatures.
For the diet, we should increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, maintain adequate water, and avoid high-fat and high-salt foods, which are all important measures to protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Under the advice of doctors, some electrolyte drinks should be supplemented appropriately to help replenish electrolytes such as sodium and potassium lost due to sweat loss, and maintain the stability of heart and brain function.
Through these specific living and exercise arrangements, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can not only stay healthy in summer, but also effectively avoid health risks caused by high temperatures.
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