In the morning, Mr. Sun went into the bedroom and told his father to get up and eat, but found him lying on the bed, pale and motionless.
"Dad, what's wrong with you?" the son shouted in panic, but the uncle had no response.
The son hurriedly called the emergency number, but when the doctor arrived, he shook his head helplessly. They told Mr. Sun that the uncle died of a sudden cerebral infarction, and the tragedy was caused by a seemingly insignificant little thing - resting immediately after eating.
"How could this be? Why didn't I notice?" the son held his head in pain, regretful.
1. Why is the incidence of cerebral infarction getting higher and higher?
In recent years, sudden cerebral infarction has become more and more common, and many people are worried that they may also become the next "target" of cerebral infarction.
Cerebral infarction, also known as "ischemic stroke", not only has a high disability rate, but also has huge potential harm and extremely serious consequences.
At present, the incidence of cerebral infarction in mainland China is showing a trend of increasing year by year. According to data, in 2020, the number of new stroke patients over the age of 40 in mainland China was as high as 3.4 million, and 2.3 million people died of stroke.
These alarming figures are not only frightening, but also a warning that preventing cerebral infarction and reducing its incidence has become an urgent task.
There is a lot of evidence that the occurrence of cerebral infarction is closely related to unhealthy dietary patterns.
Pay attention to the following 3 types of diets, eat more bites, and cerebral infarction may come to your door:
Eat heavy taste
Heavy taste in eating, an often overlooked cause of cerebral infarction. In the process of cooking, many people will add a lot of salt, soy sauce or other sauces in order to make it taste better.
These condiments are high in salt, and long-term consumption of high-salt foods will lead to an increase in sodium intake, which in turn will cause water and sodium retention, which will increase blood viscosity. When blood is too thick, it slows down blood flow, which increases the risk of thrombosis.
Love red meat
Red meat is classified as a "Group 2A carcinogen" by the World Health Organization, meaning they are "likely to be carcinogenic to humans". Pork, beef, and sheep are all common meats on the table. If excessive intake of red meat over a long period of time, it may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, such as colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc.
I like hot drinks and hot food
Hot drinks and hot food are the daily eating habits of many people, in fact, hot drinks above 65°C belong to category 2A carcinogens. If you drink hot food above 65°C, the high temperature will cause damage to the esophageal mucosa, which will cause chronic esophagitis in the long term and increase the risk of esophageal cancer and laryngeal cancer.
Therefore, in order to get rid of cerebral infarction, it is time to make up your mind to get rid of these bad eating habits, so that you can have a longer life and enjoy more food.
Second, people with these characteristics are more likely to have cerebral infarction
Cerebral infarction is a particularly "cunning" disease, which always favors certain groups of people. If you or your family member falls into one of the following 4 categories, you need to be extra careful.
1. Patients with high blood pressure
Hypertension is one of the most important risk factors for cerebral infarction. Long-term high blood pressure can lead to damage to the walls of blood vessels, form blood clots, and increase the risk of cerebral infarction.
2. Diabetics
Diabetes increases the risk of hardening of the arteries and thrombosis, thereby increasing the incidence of cerebral infarction.
3. Patients with high blood lipids
Dyslipidemia, particularly high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, can accelerate the progression of atherosclerosis and increase the likelihood of cerebral infarction.
4. Obese people
Being overweight and obese increases the burden on the heart, leading to increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of cerebral infarction.
3. If you don't want to have a cerebral infarction, remember the "5 don'ts" after meals
If you want to stay away from cerebral infarction, remember not to do these 5 things immediately after eating, they are likely to be the "fuse" of cerebral infarction.
Overeating
Excessive intake of food, especially high-fat and high-sugar foods, will lead to a sharp increase in blood sugar and blood lipids, and increase the burden on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Eat a balanced diet by controlling the amount of food you eat, increasing your intake of vegetables and fruits.
Lie down immediately after eating
Resting immediately after a meal may affect the normal digestion of food, slow blood circulation, and increase the risk of cerebral ischemia. Light activities, such as walking for 15 to 20 minutes, after meals are recommended to promote digestion and blood circulation.
Smoking after meals
Smoking immediately after a meal accelerates the onset of cerebral infarction because smoking causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure, increasing the risk of thrombosis.
Emotional
Avoid being overly emotional or excited after a meal, as strong mood swings may cause blood pressure fluctuations, which are not good for cerebrovascular health.
If you want to prevent cerebral infarction, remember to adjust your lifestyle habits in time, eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and maintain a good attitude, so as to minimize the risk of cerebral infarction.
Resources:
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