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"I always tell him to drink less tea, don't drink it at night, he just doesn't listen, hey, it's okay now......" Ms. Zhang, Li Hua's wife, said sadly to her neighbor, her voice full of helplessness and sadness.
57-year-old Li Hua, an ordinary accountant who loves to drink tea on weekdays, suddenly died of a cerebral infarction on an ordinary weekend, which shocked and regretted everyone who knew him. Li Hua is a typical tea fanatic, every day regardless of spring, summer, autumn and winter, he always has to make several large pots of tea.
In particular, his beloved Pu'er and Tieguanyin have almost become necessities in his life. However, Li Hua's tea drinking habit is not completely unrestrained, he always controls the amount of no more than ten cups a day, but the problem is that he often drinks a lot of tea at night, which greatly reduces his sleep quality.
Ms. Zhang has repeatedly advised Li Hua that drinking tea at night may affect sleep, which is not good for health in the long run, especially for people of their age, and it is especially important to ensure adequate and high-quality sleep.
But Li Hua always responded with a smile: "I've been like this for so many years, it's no big deal, you can rest assured." Unfortunately, Li Hua's optimism did not translate into real security.
On the day of the incident, Li Hua drank a lot of tea as usual, worked overtime at night to sort out the accounts, and stayed up late. In the wee hours of the morning, he suddenly felt a splitting headache and collapsed on the floor of his study.
By the time Ms. Zhang found out and hurriedly called the emergency number, Li Hua was already unconscious. After being sent to the hospital, doctors diagnosed acute cerebral infarction, and although emergency treatment was carried out, Li Hua's life could not be saved.
The doctor explained that although it is not entirely certain that drinking a lot of tea in the evening is the direct cause, this habit may have exacerbated Li Hua's condition. A large amount of tea contains caffeine, and excessive intake at night can easily lead to increased heart rate and increased blood pressure, which in the long run, the pressure on the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular vessels is extremely great, especially for the middle-aged and elderly people who already have blood pressure problems, the risk is doubled.
Caffeine also affects the normal relaxation and contraction of blood vessels, interfering with blood flow, which is especially detrimental to the maintenance of cerebral vascular health. Doctors point out that you should avoid more stimulating beverages at night, including high-caffeinated beverages, and instead choose drinks that help you relax and promote sleep.
At Li Hua's memorial service, an old friend asked Ms. Zhang, "Ms. Zhang, how do you think we should adjust our eating habits at night to avoid similar tragedies from happening again?"
Ms. Zhang took a deep breath and replied slowly, "I think the most important thing is that no matter how much we love a certain food or drink, we should understand how it affects our body. ”
"It may be better to avoid caffeinated beverages at night and opt for something like milk or herbal tea that helps you relax and sleep. In addition, it is also crucial to maintain regular medical check-ups and have a clear picture of your health. ”
Ms. Zhang's words resonated widely in the community, and many residents began to take a serious look at their lifestyles, especially their eating habits. Everyone said they needed to be more mindful of their dietary choices, especially in the evenings.
The community's health consultant, Dr. Zhao, decided to take advantage of this boom in health self-management and organized a series of health talks and activities to educate residents on how to prevent chronic diseases through a balanced diet and reasonable lifestyle habits. In one of the lectures, Dr. Zhao specifically mentioned the issue of caffeine intake.
"Caffeine is a stimulant that can be refreshed in moderation, but excessive amounts can lead to a range of health problems, including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and even cardiovascular disease," Dr Zhao explains. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, too late caffeine intake may affect sleep quality, and the accumulated lack of sleep is a long-term hidden danger to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. ”
During a community health Q&A session, one resident asked a question about eating in the evening: "Dr. Zhao, you mentioned avoiding caffeine at night, I wonder what we can eat for dinner to help us better control our cardiovascular health?"
Dr. Zhao replied, "For dinner, we recommend low-fat, high-fiber foods that can include legumes, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables. Not only do these foods help keep blood sugar levels stable, but they can also help lower cholesterol, which is very beneficial for the cardiovascular system. ”
"At the same time, avoid too much red meat and high-fat dairy products and choose fish as a protein source, as the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil are very good for the heart. ”
Through this professional advice and the active participation of residents, the community has established an environment that supports healthy eating and lifestyles, so that everyone can make healthier choices in their daily lives and work together to improve their quality of life.
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