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In a neighborhood in Beijing, Uncle Chen walked home happily carrying a large bucket of freshly bought crayfish.
He plans to cook a delicious crayfish meal for his family in the evening.
After the meal, the family sat around the living room, and the conversation unconsciously turned to health.
"Lipid-lowering drugs can't be stopped, especially for high blood pressure. The doctor's words echoed in Uncle Chen's mind.
Although he himself is a retired employee of a railway company, his perception of health is still somewhat vague.
Uncle Chen is a man who loves life, and although he has gained a little weight after retirement, his optimistic personality and love of life make him look much younger than his actual age.
He has a wide range of hobbies, especially fishing, and spends a whole day sitting on a nearby lake almost every week.
The topic gradually shifted to Uncle Chen's three "can't quit" habits.
The first is his love for salted fish, despite repeated warnings from doctors that it is not good for his blood pressure.
Secondly, even though he is retired, he still maintains the routine of his youth, often staying up late to watch football games or TV series, resulting in lack of sleep.
In the end, he always thinks that his physical strength is as good as when he was younger, and often does some overloaded physical activities.
"Do you know?" Uncle Chen said with a smile, "Actually, eating too much salted fish is really bad for your health, especially for people with high blood pressure like us." His words caught the attention of his family.
At this time, his son Xiao Chen proposed to investigate the specific health effects of salted fish.
Uncle Chen nodded in agreement.
Salted fish, as a traditional pickled food, is rich in sodium and fat, and long-term consumption may indeed cause an increase in blood pressure.
High blood pressure is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and controlling salt intake is important for people with high blood pressure.
Medical studies have shown that the daily sodium intake should not exceed 2,300 mg, and a serving of salted fish may contain more than that.
Uncle Chen was surprised by this statistic, he did not realize that his usual eating habits had such a big impact on his health.
He began to wonder if he should adjust his eating habits.
When discussing the topic of salted fish, Uncle Chen also mentioned another habit of his - staying up late.
He believes that staying up late is acceptable occasionally, but in the long run, the damage to health is incalculable.
Lack of sleep has been linked to a variety of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and even early death.
One study noted that adults should get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, and that persistent sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Uncle Chen looked a little pensive after learning this information.
He decided that for the sake of his own health and that of his family, he needed to start changing these "can't quit" habits.
The day after he planned to start implementing a healthy lifestyle, Uncle Chen suddenly suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and unfortunately passed away.
The sudden loss of his wife and son left the family in deep grief.
The incident was a wake-up call for the remaining family members to take health issues more seriously.
In particular, Uncle Chen's son, Xiao Chen, decided to learn from his father's story and change his habits to avoid a repeat of the tragedy.
Uncle Chen's story is sad, but it also inspires people to pay attention to healthy living.
His experience reflects the stubbornness and negligence of many middle-aged and elderly people in their living habits, which has serious consequences for their health.
How to effectively change the health concept and living habits of middle-aged and elderly people to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and other serious diseases?
To answer this question, it is first necessary to recognize that changing habits is a complex process that involves individual awareness, environmental support, and socio-cultural influences.
On the one hand, middle-aged and elderly people themselves need to enhance their health awareness and realize the potential threat to health caused by bad lifestyle habits.
On the other hand, family members and society should also provide necessary support and resources, such as health education, sound dietary advice, and moderate physical activity.
In addition, healthcare facilities can play a greater role in helping middle-aged and older adults better manage their health through regular health check-ups and targeted health interventions.
Through these comprehensive measures, we can effectively help middle-aged and elderly people improve their lifestyle habits, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality.
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