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In order to stay healthy, Wang Ming developed the habit of jogging every morning.
Jogging not only relaxes his mind, but also helps him stay in shape. However, a recent medical check-up left him deeply confused.
That morning, Wang Ming ran around the neighborhood as usual. When he got home, he felt a little dizzy and even blurred vision for a while.
He didn't care, thinking it was caused by being too tired from work. However, as these symptoms became more frequent, he decided to go to the hospital for a check-up.
In the hospital, the crowd and busy nurses and doctors make the whole environment seem tense and orderly.
Wang Ming was arranged to see a doctor in the neurology department, Dr. Li.
"Have you been feeling particularly tired or otherwise unwell lately?" Dr. Li asked as he looked at Wang Ming's medical records.
"I've been a little dizzy lately, and sometimes my vision is blurry." Wang Ming replied truthfully.
"Well, it looks like you might have some neurological issues and we need to do some detailed tests."
Dr. Li nodded and prescribed a series of tests for Wang, including blood tests, brain CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
After Wang Ming's test results came out, Dr. Li found that he had mild signs of cerebral infarction.
Wang Ming was very surprised by this result, because he always thought that jogging was a good way to stay healthy, how could it be related to cerebral infarction?
"Doctor, isn't jogging good for the body? Why do I still have signs of cerebral infarction? Wang Ming asked suspiciously.
"Jogging is a great workout on its own, but it can also lead to some health problems if it's not done right or if it's accompanied by other risk factors."
"For example, if you don't warm up enough before running, suddenly increase the intensity of your exercise, or run in high temperatures, it can have adverse effects on your body.
In addition, if you have underlying diseases such as high blood pressure and high blood lipids, excessive exercise may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems. ”
Dr. Lee further explained several common risk factors that lead to cerebral infarction.
The first is high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause damage to the endothelium of blood vessels, which in turn can form atherosclerotic plaques, which, once ruptured, can form blood clots, block cerebral blood vessels, and lead to cerebral infarction.
The second is hyperlipidemia, where high cholesterol is deposited on the walls of blood vessels, which also increases the risk of atherosclerosis.
Finally, there is diabetes, where the blood of diabetic patients is more viscous and more prone to the formation of blood clots.
After listening to Dr. Li's explanation, Wang Ming began to reflect on his own habits. Although I like to run, I don't pay much attention to my diet and other lifestyles.
He often stays up late, and when he works overtime, he often eats fast food and takeout, and eats very little vegetables and fruits. These unhealthy lifestyles undoubtedly increased his cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks.
To further understand the relationship between jogging and cerebral infarction, Dr. Li detailed some research data.
In fact, proper aerobic exercise such as jogging does have benefits for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
However, the intensity and manner of exercise is very important. Studies have shown that 30-minute moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as jogging and brisk walking, 3-5 times a week, can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
However, if you exercise too much, especially if you don't warm up enough, you can actually take a toll on your body.
In addition, Dr. Lee also mentioned some specific precautions. The first is to arrange the exercise time reasonably.
Try to avoid strenuous exercise in extreme weather, such as high temperatures or extreme cold. The second is to do a good warm-up and tidying up.
A 10-15 minute warm-up and stretching exercise should be done before and after each exercise to help the body gradually adjust to the intensity of the exercise.
The third is to have regular physical examinations to understand your physical condition, especially cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health conditions.
If you have underlying diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia, you should exercise reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.
Your blood pressure and blood lipids need to be controlled. "Under the guidance of your doctor, take appropriate medication, adjust your diet, reduce your intake of greasy foods and high-cholesterol foods, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits."
Secondly, you can continue to jog, but pay attention to control the intensity and time, about 30 minutes each time, 3-5 times a week is appropriate.
The most important thing is to maintain a regular routine, avoid staying up late, and get enough sleep. ”
After this detailed examination and the doctor's patient explanation, Wang Ming has a clearer understanding of his health condition.
Decide to adjust your lifestyle from now on, not just for jogging, but for overall health.
He began to pay more attention to his diet, reducing his intake of high-fat, high-sugar foods and eating more fiber-rich vegetables and fruits.
At the same time, according to the doctor's advice, he also reasonably arranges his exercise time and intensity to ensure that he fully warms up and organizes his exercises before and after each exercise.
A few months later, Wang Ming returned to the hospital for a follow-up.
Dr. Lee smiled with satisfaction when he saw his test results. "You've improved in all your metrics.
Continue to maintain this healthy lifestyle, and your cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health will get better and better. Dr. Lee said.
Wang Ming expressed his sincere gratitude to Dr. Li for his guidance. We understand that a healthy lifestyle is not just about preventing a disease, but about overall health and quality of life.
Through this experience, he learned how to exercise scientifically and how to protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health in daily life.
Jogging itself is not the "hidden culprit" of cerebral infarction, on the contrary, it is a very good aerobic exercise that helps to maintain cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
But the premise is to do it scientifically and reasonably, and avoid excessive exercise and bad habits.
At the same time, it is also very important to have regular medical check-ups and understand your physical condition.
Only under the guidance of a doctor and taking comprehensive preventive measures can you truly protect your cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health.
[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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