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"At your age, napping too long is also a burden and needs to be moderate." The doctor looked at the patient in front of him with a calm face, Mr. Yang said.
Mr. Yang has been feeling a loss of appetite recently, and he can't even take his physical strength, which makes him feel a little panicked, after all, when he is old, small physical problems may be a precursor to big problems.
Mr. Yang is a retired middle school geography teacher, although he has been retired for many years, he still maintains the habit of reading and researching, either flipping through geography magazines every day, or paying attention to new geographical knowledge on the Internet.
It's just that recently, he found that he couldn't sit for too long, he always wanted to lie down and rest, and he took a nap longer than before.
Under the advice of the doctor, Mr. Yang began to describe his lifestyle habits in detail, including diet, sleep and daily activities.
After listening carefully, the doctor began to conduct a series of examinations for Mr. Yang, including electrocardiogram and blood pressure monitoring, trying to find the reason behind it.
The results of the examination showed that Mr. Yang's heart function was slightly insufficient, especially the poor recovery ability of the heart, which is medically known as diastolic dysfunction.
The doctor explained that this condition is common in the elderly, especially those who have a single lifestyle and lack moderate exercise.
The doctor further explained that napping is a good thing, but too long can increase the burden on the heart, especially for the elderly whose heart function has declined.
He points out that the ideal lunch break should be between 30 minutes and 1 hour, which can help the brain and body get rest without putting too much strain on the heart.
After hearing this, Mr. Yang was quite surprised, it turned out that he had so much knowledge even during the lunch break.
He remembered that his recent lunch break often lasted more than two hours, and it was no wonder that he sometimes felt short of breath when he woke up.
Later, the doctor also singled out an interesting study conducted in a European country that tracked the relationship between sleep habits and heart health in 1,000 older adults for five years.
Studies have found that older adults who take a lunch break of more than an hour have a 30 percent higher incidence of heart disease than those who take a lunch break of less than one hour.
The more Mr. Yang listened, the more he felt that it made sense, and he decided to adjust his lunch break habits, and also began to focus on how to improve heart function through diet and light exercise.
The doctor introduced him to some simple home fitness methods, such as walking, tai chi and some yoga movements suitable for the elderly.
After changing his lunch break habits and increasing appropriate exercise, Mr. Yang felt that his overall state had improved significantly.
Not only has my appetite improved, but my physical strength has also recovered a lot.
He began to enjoy his retirement again, reading regularly, surfing the Internet, and occasionally going out with old friends.
However, after we learned about the importance of moderate lunch breaks for seniors through the stories of doctors and Mr. Yang, a question arose: for those seniors who already have heart disease or other health problems, what should they pay attention to when adjusting their lifestyle habits to avoid health risks?
In response to this problem, we should recognize that any health adjustment measures must be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.
Before changing their diet, exercise habits or sleep patterns, it is a good idea for older people to have a comprehensive physical examination to determine their health status.
For example, people with heart disease should choose low-intensity, low-risk activities that are planned and gradual when increasing their physical activity.
In addition, dietary modifications should also take into account the individual's nutritional needs and possible drug interactions to ensure that they are safe and effective.
In this way, the elderly not only improve their quality of life, but also effectively avoid possible health risks.
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