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Li Tingting always thought that she had slept well and never felt that there was anything wrong with her, until one day, the results of her physical examination surprised her. The doctor told her that her sleep quality was not satisfactory and that she had to correct it as soon as possible.
"Hello, Ms. Li, I have read your physical examination report, and your sleep quality has not been very good recently, which may bring some hidden dangers to your physical health.
I suggest that you pay attention to several aspects from now on: first, you should control the sleep time between 7-9 hours a day, not too much and not too little; Second, the sleep time should be regular, and it is best to keep going to bed and getting up at the same time; The third is to have a good sleeping environment and avoid noise and light interference. The doctor patiently explained to Li Tingting.
Li Tingting said with some worry: "Doctor, I have indeed had some bad sleep recently, I always wake up in the middle of the night, and the quality of sleep is not very good."
I'll pay attention to all of what you've just mentioned, but I want to ask, what does that mean for people my age?"
The doctor replied, "This is a very important question. It is true that our sleep patterns change as we age, but that doesn't mean that sleep can be drastically reduced.
In fact, after the age of 50, the body's need for sleep will increase. Short or poor sleep quality can lead to many physical problems, such as decreased concentration, memory loss, weakened immunity, and even increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
That's why I recommend that you pay attention to your sleep and develop good sleep habits. "
The doctor's words made Li Tingting a little surprised, she didn't expect that sleep problems would have such a big impact on her body. She carefully took down her doctor's advice and was determined to improve her sleep from now on.
Back at home, Li Tingting began to recall her recent sleep. I have to say, there are indeed a lot of less-than-ideal places.
For example, she often wakes up in the middle of the night and can't sleep, plus she feels tired easily during the day and has difficulty concentrating. She realized that these symptoms were all related to poor sleep quality.
Li Tingting looked up some relevant medical knowledge on the Internet. According to the Chinese Guidelines for Sleep Hygiene for the Elderly [1], as the human body ages, the body's circadian rhythm changes, and the duration and quality of sleep will change accordingly.
After the age of 50, people generally have problems such as difficulty falling asleep, shortened sleep time, and easy awakening at night. If these problems are not addressed and corrected for a long time, they may cause a series of health risks, including cognitive decline, mood disorders, and even increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases [2].
Li Tingting realized that her sleep problems really needed to be paid enough attention.
She decided to adjust her sleep habits from the aspects of life and rest, sleep environment, exercise and other aspects, in order to improve sleep quality as soon as possible and maintain her physical health.
The next day, Li Tingting began her own "sleep reform" action. She first adjusted her daily schedule, going to bed at 10 a.m. and waking up at 7 a.m. every day.
At the same time, she also pays attention to maintaining a good sleeping environment, and the bedroom is at a moderate temperature to avoid noise and bright light interference. In addition, she began to exercise for 30 minutes a day, hoping to improve her sleep quality through exercise.
A month later, Li Tingting's sleep condition has improved significantly. She no longer wakes up in the middle of the night, sleeps more regularly, and is in a much better state of mind. The results of the physical examination also showed that her physiological indicators had improved.
Li Tingting is very relieved that she realizes the importance of good sleep habits for good health.
She decided to continue these good habits and share her experience with her family and friends, hoping that everyone will pay attention to sleep and maintain their physical health together.
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[1] Chinese Sleep Hygiene Guidelines for the Elderly. Guidelines for sleep hygiene in the elderly in China[J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2017, 36(6): 433-441.
[2] Xu Xiaodong, Sun Xiaohong. Prevention and treatment of sleep disorders in the elderly[J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2019, 38(2): 97-100.