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"Mr. Zhang, your blood lipid level is really worrying, reaching such a level at such a young age, we have to talk about your daily habits. ”
In a simple consultation room in a small suburban hospital, Dr. Li looked at the examination report in his hand, and his tone was a little helpless and concerned.
When Zhang Hong rode to the market in the morning to buy groceries, it was pouring rain from the sky.
He failed to dodge in time and slipped on a waterlogged stone road and fell inadvertently, resulting in abrasions to his knees and arms.
The incident happened suddenly, he was in a cold sweat, and kind passers-by helped him contact an ambulance, and finally took him to the nearest hospital.
Zhang Hong, a 35-year-old indie game developer, loves not only programming, but also all kinds of food.
The nature of his work means that he spends all year in front of the computer and has very little activity.
Due to frequent late nights, his life and rest are very irregular, which also makes his eating habits go to extremes.
Working late at night, Zhang Hong often orders takeout, which are mostly fried foods, fast food, and a variety of high-fat delicacies.
The hospital's examination was not limited to his trauma. Dr. Li recommended a thorough check-up, and the results showed that Zhang's cholesterol and triglyceride levels were well above normal, forcing him to face up to his lifestyle.
"It seems that in addition to taking care of your wounds, we also need to adjust your diet and lifestyle habits. ”
Dr. Lee said, pulling out some nutrition guidance materials from a drawer.
Zhang Hong was a little helpless, but he also recognized the seriousness of the problem, and Dr. Li told him about a recent case:
A man in his forties suffered a myocardial infarction due to severe heart problems caused by a long-term high-fat diet.
The story shook Zhang Hong and made him rethink his lifestyle, and Dr. Li points out that Zhang Hong's situation is not uncommon, and many young people often neglect to eat healthy diets due to the pressure of work, especially in the information technology and internet industries.
They generally have an irregular diet, preference for high-calorie, high-fat foods, and lack of exercise, which has almost become the "standard" for dyslipidemia.
Dr. Lee then came up with a seemingly unrelated point of view related to blood lipids, but in fact it has a profound impact: the degree of greenery in the living environment.
He explained that recent studies have shown that people living in areas with better green environments are healthier overall because they are more willing to engage in outdoor activities.
This improvement in the environment not only promotes physical health, but also helps to reduce psychological stress, which indirectly improves eating habits and lifestyles.
In response to Zhang's condition, Dr. Li advised him to improve his eating habits, reduce the intake of high-fat foods, and increase outdoor activities.
He also suggested that Zhang Hong try to improve his general health by taking short breaks and light physical activity, such as walking or simple home gyms, after a certain period of work each day.
Zhang Hong decided to start small, take a half-hour walk after dinner every day, stop ordering takeout, and try to cook low-fat food by himself.
He also plans to spend his weekends walking in a nearby park to get some fresh air and enjoy the natural greenery.
At this point, there is no end to the story, but it begs the question: in modern urban life, how much does the living environment affect people's living habits and health?
If we analyze this issue in depth, we will find that the living environment does have a non-negligible impact on the lifestyle of individuals.
According to a study of thousands of people, people who lived in areas with better greenery were physically active more frequently than those who lived in urban centers or areas with less greenery.
This difference is not only reflected in physical health, but also in indicators of mental health, such as stress and anxiety levels, so promoting urban greening is not only for the sake of beautifying the environment, but also an effective strategy for promoting public health.
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