A study of 600,000 people in the United States found that blood type A is more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60
"You say, does blood type really affect our lifespan?" said Lao Wang to his old friends next to him with a puzzled expression.
"I saw an article on the Internet two days ago, saying that 'people with blood type A are more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60', is this a reliable statement? I am blood type A, and when I think about this, I panic. Lao Wang continued to ask.
Lao Liu waved his hand and said disapprehantly: "How is this possible, I think this is nonsense." How can blood type have anything to do with our longevity?"
As soon as Lao Li heard this, he immediately interjected: "Oh, Lao Wang, don't scare me. I'm blood type A, if it's really like what it says on the Internet, wouldn't I be in danger?"
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As soon as this topic was raised, everyone was interested, and you and I discussed it word by word. Some people say that blood type may really have something to do with health, while others think that it is just a rumor on the Internet and is not credible at all.
Lao Wang watched them arguing, and the doubts in his heart deepened.
With the improvement of living standards, people pay more and more attention to the quality of life, and health is undoubtedly the most important part.
Is blood type, as one of the labels that everyone is born with, really related to our longevity?
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Blood type, as part of our genetics, does affect our health in some ways. The earliest research on the relationship between blood type and longevity came from the American scientist Stephen Brown. M's Investigation.
His report, which covered 5,000 people, showed that people with blood type O lived the longest, at 87 years, while those with blood type A lived the shortest, at 62 years. Since the publication of this discovery, the idea that blood type determines lifespan has been widely known.
However, the results of this study have not been widely scientifically recognized, and on the contrary, many studies have presented evidence to the contrary.
For example, a 1981 Chinese study of the elderly over 90 years of age in Changchun found that there were more people with blood type A and fewer people with blood type O, indicating that the relationship between blood type and life expectancy is not absolute.
The complexity of the blood group system is also a factor, with 44 blood group types known to man, of which the ABO blood group system and the Rh blood group system are the most well-known.
These blood group systems are determined by specific antigens on red blood cells, and each blood group has its own unique biological characteristics.
The length of life span is related to a variety of factors, including lifestyle, genetic factors, dietary habits, etc.
Therefore, while people with certain blood types may statistically show a shorter or longer lifespan, this cannot be used as a determining factor in the management of an individual's health.
Rather than struggling with blood types that cannot be changed, we should pay more attention to how to prolong life by improving lifestyle habits.
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In recent years, a large number of studies have begun to explore the possible association between blood type and various diseases.
For example, an analysis carried out by epidemiologists at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed that 49 diseases were associated with blood type.
These conditions include pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis, among which people with blood type A are significantly more susceptible.
In addition, a study in the American journal Neurology noted that people with blood type A had an 18% higher risk of stroke before the age of 60 than other blood types.
The study analyzed data from 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 healthy people, and the results showed that patients with early-onset stroke had the highest proportion of blood type A.
Still, the medical community warns that most of these studies are observational and their results do not determine blood type as an immediate risk factor.
In fact, many times the occurrence of disease is the result of a combination of factors, and a single blood group analysis may reveal only a part of the risk.
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A long-term study conducted at Shanghai Jiaotong University found that people with blood type A had a higher risk of certain types of digestive tract cancers.
The study, which followed 18,000 men for more than 20 years, found that people with blood type A had a 20 percent higher risk of stomach and colorectal cancer.
On the other hand, people with blood type AB showed a higher risk of liver cancer, while people with blood type B showed the lowest risk of cancer in this study.
While these data provide interesting insights, scientists emphasize that blood type is only one of many factors that affect disease, and we should not rely too much on this single factor for health management.
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1. Don't smoke
Not smoking or actively quitting smoking is key to preventing several diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and many types of cancer. Quitting smoking can quickly improve health and reduce the risk of future health problems.
2. Drink alcohol in moderation
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a range of health problems, including liver disease and heart disease, and it is recommended that alcohol intake no more than 30 grams per day for men and 15 grams for women to stay healthy.
3. Be active
Regular physical activity, such as brisk walking, swimming or cycling, can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen muscles and bones, and is also an effective way to relieve stress and boost mood.
4. Eat a healthy diet
A balanced diet is the cornerstone of good health, and you should eat enough fruits and vegetables every day, no more than 6 days a week with red meat, more than 4 days with legumes, and at least once a week with fish to ensure a variety of essential nutrients.
5. Maintain a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight range (BMI between 18.5 and 27.9) can reduce the risk of many health problems.
At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to the waist circumference, which should be less than 90 cm for men and 85 cm for women.
Blood type may have a certain relationship with our health, but it is by no means the decisive factor, it is our own lifestyle and attitude that really determine our health.
Let's start from now on, cherish our bodies, care for ourselves, and let health become the background color of our lives.