"Your liver damage is quite serious, and it may develop into liver cancer." The doctor looked at Zhao Decheng with a little helplessness in his tone.
Zhao Decheng, a 52-year-old engineer, is now learning the news like a bolt from the blue.
He never thought that a person like him, who eats healthy and loves sports, would learn about liver damage during a physical examination, not to mention the possibility of developing liver cancer.
"Doctor, what the hell is going on? I eat a healthy diet and run consistently, how is that possible? Zhao Decheng's face was full of doubts.
"Do you usually like to stay up late, sometimes even until four or five in the morning?" The doctor frowned and asked tentatively.
Zhao Decheng was stunned for a moment, and then nodded, "Yes, I usually work under pressure, often work overtime, sometimes the project is in a hurry, and it is also possible to sleep at four or five o'clock in the morning." ”
The doctor sighed and said, "Mr. Zhao, this may be your problem.
Staying up late is very harmful to the liver, especially staying up late for a long time, although you eat a healthy diet and love to exercise, but these cannot completely offset the damage caused by staying up late. ”
The doctor explained in detail that the liver is the largest detoxification organ in the human body, and one of its main functions is to repair and detoxify itself at night.
Normally, the liver is most active during repair between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
If you stay up late for a long time, the liver will not be able to get enough rest and repair, and over time, it will lead to liver damage and even increase the risk of liver cancer.
"Research data shows that in people who stay up late for a long time, the chance of liver damage is three times higher than that of people with a normal schedule.
Moreover, staying up late not only affects the health of the liver, but also leads to a decrease in the body's immunity, leading to an increased risk of several diseases. ”
"The incidence of liver function abnormalities is as high as 45.6% in people who stay up late for more than five years, and the incidence of liver cancer in these people is also significantly higher than that of the general population," the doctor added. ”
When Zhao Decheng heard this, his mood became a little heavy.
For a long time, he thought that he could maintain his health by eating healthy and exercising, but he ignored the dangers of staying up late.
Zhao Decheng listened to the doctor's words and was determined to change his lifestyle, and after he returned home, he and his wife Liu Ying made a new schedule together, strictly abiding by the principle of going to bed early and waking up early.
After a few months, when Zhao Decheng went to the hospital again for a follow-up, the doctor found that his liver function indicators had improved significantly.
Although observation and conditioning are still needed, at least the situation has improved.
So, how can we maintain efficient work in the fast-paced modern society, but also ensure adequate sleep and protect our health?
You can consider a variety of factors, including time management, work arrangements, lifestyle habits, etc.
Learn to arrange time reasonably, make a daily work plan, clarify work tasks and priorities, and allocate time reasonably.
Develop healthy habits, reduce the time you spend using electronic devices, especially at night, minimize your dependence on mobile phones and computers, and go to bed early.
You can help yourself fall asleep early through some relaxing activities such as reading, listening to music, yoga, etc.
We must recognize the serious harm to health caused by staying up late, change our concepts, and attach importance to our own health.
Only in this way can we be healthier and more productive, and we can get enough sleep to protect our health.
Xiaobian has something to say: I hope everyone can pay attention to their health, arrange their time reasonably, avoid staying up late, and have a healthy and happy life.