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One day at the beginning of summer, as the temperature gradually rose, Lin Yifan took out the dusty winter mat from the locker, and he carefully cleaned it and prepared to take it to the roof to dry.
The sun on the roof of the building is just right, and it exudes warmth. Just as Lin Yifan was spreading out the mat, he happened to meet Mr. Wang, a neighbor who lived downstairs. Mr. Wang had just been discharged from the hospital, and his face was slightly haggard.
Lin Yifan is a postman who works at a local post office, and his daily work is to distribute mail and handle the delivery of residents. He said hello to Mr. Wang, and the two chatted.
"How are you doing, Uncle Wang, I heard that you are hospitalized?" Lin Yifan asked with concern.
"Hey, it's all my own care, the doctor said I had stomach cancer. Mr. Wang sighed, his tone full of helplessness and regret.
"Stomach cancer, what can I do then?" Lin Yifan suddenly became worried.
Mr. Wang slowly took out a cigarette case from his pocket, but hesitated for a moment before finally putting it back.
He shook his head, "It's all because of the cup of hot tea I've been drinking every morning for the past few years." The doctor said that the tea was too strong and too hot, and it was very irritating to the stomach for a long time. ”
Here is inserted a medical point: the effect of high-temperature drinks on the digestive tract. Long-term consumption of high-temperature strong tea can cause continuous irritation and damage to the esophagus and gastric mucosa.
One study noted that people who drank overheated beverages (temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius) had a about 2.5 times higher risk of esophageal cancer than people who drank room-temperature beverages.
Although these substances have antioxidant effects, they will also increase gastric acid secretion, which may lead to chronic damage to the gastric mucosa and eventually induce gastric cancer in the long run.
After hearing this, Lin Yifan couldn't help but reflect on his living habits. He suddenly realized that he had similar habits.
Every morning, he used to make a hot cup of strong tea before going out, thinking that it would refresh his mind, and never thought that this habit could pose a potential threat to his health.
Mr. Wang continued: "The doctor also mentioned that elderly people like us are already prone to excessive stomach acid, and my eating habits are simply worse. ”
He paused, then continued, "Now that I think about it, I really regret it. ”
Lin Yifan nodded silently, he decided to change his eating habits, and also hoped that through his work, he could spread such health knowledge to more people, so that they could realize that seemingly harmless daily habits may have irreversible effects on health.
He decided to stop by and talk to the residents about it every time he delivered a letter, and see if he could get their attention. Starting from oneself and starting from small things, you may be able to avoid a tragedy like Mr. Wang's from happening again.
Mr. Wang's story has become a case repeatedly mentioned in Lin Yifan's articles. Through these vivid examples, he made more people realize that those seemingly inconspicuous bad habits in life may actually hide huge health risks.
"If simple lifestyle changes can significantly improve our health, then why is it still so hard for us to break these habits?"
In order to answer this question, we need to have an in-depth understanding of human behavioral psychology.
Habits are often hard to break, and the quest for instant gratification often outweighs the focus on long-term health.
In addition, many people lack sufficient health knowledge to understand the risks behind certain habits. Achieving sustained change in habits requires time, awareness, and environmental support.
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