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In an ordinary neighborhood in Beijing, Li Dashan, a 71-year-old retired teacher, likes to take an early morning walk.
Early that morning, as usual, he went out at dawn. But who knows, this day's walk has become his regret. Li Dashan suddenly fell under the willow tree in the community, and after rescue efforts failed, he was declared dead.
The doctor sighed after reviewing his medical records and reminded the middle-aged and elderly that they must pay attention to "three key moments and not make mistakes" in health management.
The first "don't" is "don't ignore your body's signals in the morning." Although Li Dashan is usually physically tough, he has often complained about feeling dizzy in the morning.
The doctor explained that overnight, the body will increase the viscosity of the blood due to the slowing down of blood flow during sleep, and it is easy to form blood clots in the early morning.
Especially for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, early morning is the time when blood pressure fluctuates the most, and it is also the time when cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events are most likely to occur. Therefore, if the elderly feel unwell when they get up in the morning, such as chest tightness and dizziness, they must not force themselves to move and should seek medical attention immediately.
The second "don't" is "don't eat without moderation." Although Li Dashan has more time to take care of himself after retirement, his choice of food is not scientific.
The doctor mentioned that many elderly people think that they can indulge themselves after retirement, and often eat high-fat and high-salt foods, which not only increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, but also may cause abnormal blood sugar.
A healthy diet should be low in salt and fat, and rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, which can help reduce blood viscosity and prevent blood vessel blockages.
The last "don't" is "don't ignore the importance of moderate exercise". Although Li Dashan insists on taking a morning walk every day, his exercise intensity is difficult to meet the requirements of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise.
Doctors specifically point out that proper aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming or cycling, is very helpful in improving cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
These activities not only enhance the blood supply to the myocardium, but also improve the flexibility of blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. In addition, moderate exercise also helps to speed up the body's metabolism and reduce inflammation, which is important for maintaining overall health.
In Li Dashan's story, we can see that health management is an all-round challenge for middle-aged and elderly people, requiring fine adjustments in diet, exercise, and the details of daily life.
And these adjustments are not something that can be done overnight, and require consistent effort and the right lifestyle choices.
Soon after, Aunt Zhang, a neighbor of Li Dashan, asked a question during a visit to the doctor: "Teacher Li usually walks regularly, why did he die suddenly?"
The doctor explained in detail that while regular walks are good, the key is to monitor and adjust the intensity of the exercise, as well as the duration. For the elderly, neither excessive exercise nor too low-intensity exercise can prevent disease.
Proper medical monitoring, such as heart rate monitoring, can help adjust your exercise program to ensure that exercise is both safe and effective. According to Mr. Li's past medical records, he had a history of mild heart disease, which is also a health sign that he should pay more attention to.
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