Let's start with a real-life case.
Aunt Wang, 65 years old, is usually in good health, but suddenly one day, she found that her speech was slurred and her right limb was weak, and her family immediately rushed her to the hospital.
After examination, he was diagnosed with cerebral infarction, which is often referred to as "stroke".
This case deeply shocked the people around us and made us realize the suddenness and severity of cerebral infarction.
Aunt Wang's situation is not unique,
There are many causes of cerebral infarction in the elderly, and the main causes include:
Cerebrovascular disease: With age, the elasticity of cerebral blood vessels will gradually decrease, and the degree of hardening will gradually increase, which may lead to cerebral vascular stenosis, thrombosis, etc., thereby increasing the risk of cerebral infarction.
Heart disease: Heart disease, such as atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, etc., may cause heart blood clots to break off and block cerebral blood vessels with blood circulation, thus causing cerebral infarction.
Changes in blood composition: Changes in blood composition in older people, such as dyslipidemia, increased platelet aggregation, etc., may lead to increased blood viscosity, thrombosis, etc., thereby increasing the risk of cerebral infarction.
Other factors: Cerebral infarction in the elderly may also be related to factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and alcohol consumption.
However, the good news is that many cerebral infarctions are preventable
Some of his habits have built a protective wall for his health.
Regular work and rest, go to bed early and get up early: Uncle Li's schedule is as accurate as a clock, going to bed on time at 10 o'clock every night and getting up at 6 o'clock in the morning.
Adequate sleep can help the brain repair and regenerate, reducing the risk of cerebrovascular disease.
Eat a balanced diet with less salt and less oil: Green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and low-fat proteins are frequent customers on Uncle Li's table.
He strictly controls salt and oil intake, which helps to lower high blood pressure and reduce the likelihood of arteriosclerosis.
Insist on exercising, combining movement and static: tai chi, walking, gardening, Uncle Li's daily activities are rich and colorful.
These aerobic exercises and light work improve cardiopulmonary fitness, promote blood circulation, and allow the brain to receive an adequate supply of oxygen.
Calm and social: Uncle Li is always smiling and likes to chat with his neighbors and participate in community activities.
Maintaining a good mindset and social activities can reduce stress and reduce vasospasm caused by mood swings.
Regular physical examination, prevention first: Uncle Li will have a comprehensive physical examination every year to monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids and other indicators, and timely detect and deal with potential health problems.
Prevention is always better than cure, and that's what keeps him healthy.
In Uncle Li's living habits,
Consistent with proper aerobic exercise, such as walking, jogging, swimming, etc., can enhance cardiopulmonary fitness, improve blood circulation, and reduce the risk of blood clots.
In addition, reasonable eating habits, regular work and rest, and self-decompression are also important factors in preventing cerebral infarction.
However, everyone's situation is different, and the best strategy to prevent cerebral infarction is to combine multiple health habits and adjust them accordingly according to the individual's specific situation.
Patients with cerebral infarction need to pay special attention to their diet, and the following are some types of foods that need to be avoided:
High-fat, high-calorie foods: These foods include fatty meat, animal offal, fish eggs, etc., as well as foods with a lot of fat such as peanuts.
Irritating foods: Avoid foods that are too sweet, salty or spicy, such as sweet drinks, cream cakes, sauces, pickles, etc.
Alcohol and tobacco use: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are risk factors for cerebral infarction.
And high alcohol intake is also bad for vascular health.
High-salt foods: such as pickled foods, pickles, etc., excessive intake will increase blood pressure and aggravate cerebral infarction.
High-sugar foods: High-sugar diets can cause blood sugar fluctuations and affect blood vessel health, so they should also be avoided.
In addition to diet, attention should also be paid to regular activities, emotional management, etc., to help improve the prognosis.
Seeing this, do you also want to become "Uncle Li"?
In fact, these habits are not difficult to do, the key is to stick to them.
A healthy lifestyle is like a code, unlocking it opens the door to longevity.
Let's start today, like Uncle Li, develop good living habits to keep your brain and body young and energetic!