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Li Ming, a 62-year-old retired teacher, has always maintained the habit of taking morning and evening walks.
Li Ming, a history professor before his retirement, loved to read and think, especially walking in the park and enjoying the tranquility of nature.
However, he recently saw an article online that left him confused and upset, so he decided to go to the hospital to consult a doctor to learn more about it.
Li Ming made an appointment with Dr. Chen, an internist at the hospital, who is an experienced veteran doctor with deep research on the health problems of middle-aged and elderly people.
After meeting Li Ming, Dr. Chan first asked him to do some routine checks, including blood pressure, blood sugar, electrocardiogram, etc.
Li Ming's indicators are generally normal, and only slightly high blood pressure is a common problem for many elderly people.
After the examination, Li Ming sat in Dr. Chen's office, and Dr. Chen flipped through his examination report. “
Professor Li, judging from the examination results, your physical condition is not bad, but I noticed that your blood pressure is a little high.
Do you have any particular concerns about coming today? ”
Li Ming nodded, told Dr. Chen about the content of the article, and expressed his doubts: "Doctor Chen, you see, I have always had the habit of walking.
It's not just a workout for me, it's a way to relax.
But this article says that we should take less walks after the age of 60, and I am a little worried, is it really bad for people of our age? ”
Dr. Chen smiled slightly, put down the report in his hand, and patiently explained, "Professor Li, you don't have to worry too much.
Any health advice needs to be individualized, and walking, as a gentle aerobic exercise, is very beneficial for most middle-aged and older people.
It can help us maintain cardiovascular health, control weight, and relieve stress. There are a few situations that do need to be aware of, though. ”
Li Ming listened attentively and waited for Dr. Chen to continue explaining that if you have a serious cardiovascular disease, such as coronary heart disease or heart failure, excessive exercise can be risky without a doctor's guidance.
Second, if you have a serious bone and joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, taking a long walk may increase the burden on your joints
Third, some elderly people may have balance problems and are prone to falls when walking, so you need to be especially careful. ”
Li Ming nodded: "Then is it suitable for me to continue walking in this situation?" ”
Dr. Chen looked at Li Ming's examination report and said with a smile, "Depending on your physical condition, a moderate amount of walking is beneficial to you.
It is appropriate to keep a walk of 30 minutes to 1 hour a day.
Try other gentle exercises, such as tai chi and swimming, which are friendly to the cardiovascular system and joints. ”
After listening to Dr. Chen's advice, Li Ming breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, Dr. Chen, then I will be relieved."
Follow your advice and continue to walk while also taking care to control your exercise. ”
After that, Li Ming began a more scientific and healthy life under the guidance of Dr. Chen.
I still go for a walk in the park every morning, but the time is a little shorter, and some tai chi exercises are also added.
With the help of diet and blood pressure medications, his health has improved further.
Through this experience, Li Ming realized that health problems cannot be generalized, and specific judgments and adjustments must be made according to the individual's physical condition.
I also feel the importance of medical information, but more importantly, the guidance of professional doctors.
Dr. Chen's advice and Li Ming's experience have taught us that the key to staying healthy is moderate exercise, a healthy diet and regular physical examinations.
As Dr Tan said, walking is a very suitable form of exercise for middle-aged and elderly people, and it can effectively help us stay healthy when done properly.
In life, we are often troubled by all kinds of health information.
It is important that we learn to distinguish the authenticity of information, not blindly follow the advice on the Internet, but seek the guidance of professional doctors to make health decisions that suit our own situation.
Through this trip to the hospital, Li Ming not only relieved his doubts, but also learned how to manage his health more scientifically.
Through the professional guidance of doctors, he understood the importance of moderate exercise and the need for health issues to be individualized and not generalized.
I hope that every middle-aged and elderly friend can face health problems positively like Li Ming.
Exercise scientifically and enjoy a happy old age.
[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】
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