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"You know, some people who are healthy on the outside are actually very fragile on the inside? ”
This was the opening remarks of Dr. Lin, a retired doctor, at a community organization's May Day Tea Party.
In the leisurely atmosphere of the upcoming May Day holiday, the residents sat together, chatting about their life and health knowledge in the misty fragrance of tea.
At this gathering, a special story became the focus of discussion.
The protagonist of the story is Sister Zhang, a retired accountant who has worked hard all her life, and her life after retirement seems to be ordinary but regular.
She likes to go for a walk in the park early in the morning, usually eats lightly, and rarely has greasy food on her table.
However, not long ago, Sister Zhang died of a sudden myocardial infarction, and it is unbelievable that behind her seemingly healthy lifestyle, there are fatal health mistakes.
Dr. Lin explained the reasons for this in detail at the tea party.
First of all, although Sister Zhang's diet is light, she actually has a serious misunderstanding about the choice of food.
She mistakenly believes that eating less is eating healthy, so her diet is severely lacking in essential fats and proteins.
Dr. Lin explains that a healthy diet should be balanced and contain enough carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats.
Fat is not only a source of energy, but also an important component in maintaining cellular function and absorbing vitamins.
Lacking these nutrients for a long time, Sister Zhang's body gradually lost the ability to cope with sudden diseases.
Secondly, although she likes to walk, Sister Zhang's understanding of sports is too one-sided.
Her exercise is almost limited to jogging and walking, with little muscle strength training or cardiorespiratory endurance improvement.
Dr. Lim emphasises that moderate resistance training and aerobic exercise are the keys to cardiovascular health.
Data shows that combined training with multiple exercise modalities is more effective in preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease than single exercise.
Third, although Sister Zhang goes out for a walk every day, she ignores the impact of air quality.
Especially on smog days, she still insists on going out, and long-term inhalation of particulate matter may exacerbate the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Lin provided a study showing that PM2.5 particles in the air are strongly associated with the incidence of myocardial infarction, especially for the elderly.
Dr. Lim also made a special mention of another patient, Mr. Li, whose lifestyle habits are quite similar to that of Sister Zhang, but he has successfully avoided a similar health crisis by going to the hospital for regular health check-ups and adjusting his diet and exercise in a timely manner.
Finally, Dr. Lin raised a question for thought: "How to find a balance between science and personal habits in our pursuit of health?"
The scientific point of view is clear, a reasonable diet should include a variety of nutrients, exercise patterns should be diverse, and external environmental factors such as air quality should be taken into account.
However, the actual operation of incorporating this scientific knowledge into daily life can be very different for everyone.
For example, some people may have difficulty eating a healthy diet every day due to their busy schedules, or they may live in areas with poor air quality that make it difficult to exercise outdoors every day.
From Sister Zhang's case, we can see that following only superficial health rules while ignoring individual differences and specific circumstances can lead to unexpected health risks.
Therefore, on the road to health, we should pay more attention to individualization and environmental adaptability, listen to professional medical advice, conduct regular physical examinations, and make reasonable adjustments according to our own health status and living environment.
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