On the morning of May 8, the Liangcheng Xincun Street Community Party and Mass Service Center specially invited Peng Yanhua, an anesthesiothesiologist from the Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital, to carry out a free clinic activity with the theme of "How to Develop Good Sleep Habits" for the residents of the community.
When the residents heard the news, it turned out that many elderly people had "not sleeping well". Peng Yanhua said that in the process of free clinics, she found that many residents did not realize the importance of sleep and lacked scientific knowledge about healthy sleep. "I think it's very necessary to go out into the community to do free clinics. Events like this give doctors and community residents the opportunity to communicate face-to-face. On the one hand, it can dispel some of their doubts; On the other hand, it can also urge some residents to do further examinations. ”
Peng Yanhua said that long-term sleep disorders may not only induce or aggravate diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and tumors, but also may lead to depression, anxiety, mental fatigue, cognitive impairment, and even suicidal behavior, which seriously threatens people's physical and mental health.
In order to let more people know about sleep, this free clinic activity was also webcast at the same time. Interested residents can watch it simultaneously through the relevant official account platform. "This form of live streaming is also an innovation for us, hoping that more people will understand the dangers of sleep disorders, so that residents can pay attention to this issue."
During the activity, Peng Yanhua patiently answered various sleep disorder questions raised by patients one by one, and guided them to master the methods of improving sleep. Peng Yanhua said that if you want to get a good night's sleep, you need to maintain a regular work and rest time, avoid overly excited activities at night, and create a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment for yourself to help you sleep healthily. At the same time, avoid excessive intake of caffeine, theophylline and other stimulant drinks before going to bed. If you don't sleep well for a long time, you need to seek medical attention in time.
Reporter: Huang Junshu
Photo: Courtesy of the organizer
Source: Shanghai Hongkou