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"Why are your shoes so old?" Wang Daming joked to his wife while tying his running shoes that he was planning to go for a run in the park today.
Wang Daming, 61 years old, is an ordinary retired teacher who enjoys an ordinary and peaceful retirement life. Despite his age, he maintains a habit of exercising regularly, especially his morning jog.
One morning, Wang Daming suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest while running, and then fell to the ground. Fortunately, someone in the park spotted it in time and quickly called the emergency number.
But unfortunately, when he arrived at the hospital, the doctor announced that Wang Daming was irreversible because of a heart attack. After dealing with Wang Daming's funeral, his family began to reflect on why Wang Daming, who usually seemed to be healthy, died suddenly? His attending doctor, Dr. Zhang, was invited to explain the situation to the family.
Dr. Zhang, an experienced cardiologist, analyzed Wang's situation and suggested some exercise precautions that are usually overlooked.
Dr Teo explained that while regular exercise is beneficial to health, it is important for middle-aged and elderly people, especially those with underlying health conditions, to exercise with extra care. He mentioned that middle-aged and elderly people should avoid "three don'ts" when exercising: don't exceed their own capacity, don't go out to exercise when the weather is extreme, and don't ignore any signs of discomfort in the body.
Dr. Teo elaborated on the possible risks of excessive exercise. He mentioned that people with heart disease who participate in high-intensity or long-term exercise without adequate medical evaluation can increase the burden on the heart and trigger serious cardiac events.
Dr. Zhang also mentioned some specific cases, such as an elderly man with cardiac insufficiency who participated in a marathon without proper monitoring and suffered a heart attack during the race.
Dr. Zhang suggests that it is best for middle-aged and elderly people to develop an exercise plan under the guidance of a professional and avoid blindly engaging in high-intensity exercise. Pay attention to your body's reaction at any time during exercise, and stop exercising immediately and seek medical help if you feel unwell, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms.
Dr. Teo makes an often overlooked, but crucial, point: the state of mind is also extremely important when exercising. He explained that excessive tension or anxiety can cause an increase in blood pressure and arrhythmias, which is a huge burden on the heart.
It is very crucial to maintain a peaceful mind and enjoy the process of exercising, rather than seeing it as a task or a challenge. This can not only improve the quality of exercise, but also effectively avoid adverse physical reactions caused by excessive psychological stress.
Dr. Zhang also reminded that weather conditions also have a great impact on the outdoor exercise of middle-aged and elderly people. For example, in the hot summer months, the human body will increase the load on the heart in order to dissipate heat, the blood vessels will dilate, and the heart will beat faster, which can lead to dangerous consequences for people with hidden heart function.
Families are beginning to realize that while exercise is essential for health, the right approach and moderate intensity are key. Everyone present was educated by Dr. Zhang's words and began to re-evaluate their own and their family's exercise habits.
Through this incident, Wang's family and friends not only gained a deeper understanding of running and other forms of exercise, but also a more comprehensive understanding of how to stay active while staying safe.
They began planning a series of awareness and education activities about safe sports in the community, hoping to help more people understand how to enjoy sports safely.
As we pursue health, can we ignore the warning signs from our bodies too much? Dr. Zhang stresses that health should not be taken for granted at any time, but should be an important part of what we need to pay attention to and maintain every day.
Through learning and practice, we can better understand the language of the body and thus more effectively prevent possible health risks. Wang Daming's family and the audience have gained valuable insights and new thoughts and plans for their own lifestyle.
What do you think about sudden death while running?