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"Uncle Zhang, you have inhaled the chemical components of latex paint for a long time, which has caused problems with your respiratory system. However, this is only a superficial phenomenon, and more seriously, you may be at risk of coronary heart disease. Doctor Director Liu looked through the examination report and said to Uncle Zhang in front of him.
Uncle Zhang, 63 years old this year, was a primary school physical education teacher before retiring. Some time ago, he and his wife renovated their home together and painted latex paint for several days, but they kept coughing after that.
I thought it was a cold, but I took some medicine but it didn't get better, so I finally decided to come to the hospital to have a look. No, seeing a doctor saw a big problem.
Uncle Zhang frowned, obviously a little puzzled: "Director Liu, I just brushed the wall for a few days, why is it related to coronary heart disease?" ”
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Director Liu pushed his glasses and patiently explained: "Some chemical components in latex paint will irritate the respiratory system, and long-term inhalation will cause symptoms such as coughing and difficulty breathing. It's just an external factor.
What's more, your test results show that heart function is also less optimistic, which is closely related to daily diet and lifestyle habits. In fact, many middle-aged and elderly people have similar problems, and today we will talk about them in detail. ”
Director Liu coughed, cleared his throat, and began to tell Uncle Zhang's situation. "Uncle Zhang, do you usually like to eat corn?"
Uncle Zhang smiled a little embarrassedly: "Director Liu, this really makes you right." We grow corn in our hometown, and we save it and eat it slowly when it is harvested every year, and the corn is boiled and eaten, steamed and eaten, and everything is delicious. ”
"Here's the problem," Director Liu nodded, "Although corn is a healthy coarse grain, if you consume too much, it may bring potential risks to some people, especially those at high risk of coronary heart disease." ”
Uncle Zhang was a little surprised: "How can corn be such a good thing, how can it be risky?" ”
Director Liu smiled and then explained: "Corn is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to the average person.
However, for people at risk of coronary heart disease, especially middle-aged and elderly people, the high content of carbohydrates and certain lipids in corn may increase blood lipids, lead to arteriosclerosis, and aggravate the risk of coronary heart disease. ”
Then, Director Liu changed his words, "Uncle Zhang, in fact, it's not just corn, but also several other foods, you have to pay attention." For example, red meat, fried foods, and excessive sugar intake are all bad for the heart. Many patients come to our hospital for check-ups and find that their eating habits are related to these foods. ”
"For example," said Director Liu, "there is a patient, Aunt Wang, who usually likes to eat fried chicken wings, and every time she goes out for dinner, she has to order a large plate. As a result, I had angina pectoris last year and was sent to the hospital for an examination, and the coronary heart disease was already very serious.
Through inquiry, it was found that her diet contained a lot of fried food, which was an important cause of her coronary heart disease. ”
"There is another case," Director Liu continued, "Mr. Zhao, who is in his 50s, loves sweets, especially cakes and sweets, and eats some almost every day.
As a result, at the end of last year, the physical examination found that the blood sugar and blood lipids were exceeded, and there were also heart problems. The high sugar intake in these sweets increases the burden on the heart and greatly increases the possibility of inducing coronary heart disease. ”
Uncle Zhang was dumbfounded when he heard this, and nodded again and again. "Director Liu, then I have to pay attention to these in the future. Are there any other foods to avoid? Director Liu smiled and shook his head: "Uncle Zhang, don't worry too much, the key is the right amount."
No food should be overdone, even the best food, eating too much can be problematic. A balanced diet, eating more fruits and vegetables, and less foods high in fat, sugar and salt is the key to maintaining good health. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded, and secretly decided in his heart that he must adjust his eating habits when he goes home and stop being greedy.
Director Liu looked at his satisfied expression and continued: "In addition, Uncle Zhang, in addition to diet, you should also pay more attention to exercise, maintain a comfortable mood, and have regular physical examinations. In this way, heart disease can be effectively prevented. ”
Speaking of this, Director Liu suddenly remembered some data and added: "According to the latest research data, the number of deaths due to coronary heart disease is as high as millions every year.
Among them, coronary heart disease caused by unhealthy eating habits accounts for more than 50%. All of this data reminds us how important it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded again and again when he heard this, recalling the usual big fish and meat and various delicacies, he couldn't help but be a little afraid. "Director Liu, I will definitely pay attention to it in the future, thank you."
Director Liu nodded with satisfaction, "Uncle Zhang, health is your greatest wealth. I hope you will pay attention to your diet, exercise more, and maintain good lifestyle habits in the future. That way, your heart will surely thank you. ”
After Uncle Zhang left the hospital, when he returned home, the first thing he did was to divide half of the family's corn to his neighbors, and discussed with his wife that in the future, he would eat less fried food and sweets, eat more vegetables and fruits, exercise moderately every day, and develop healthy living habits.
However, this is not the end, but a new beginning. After a period of time, Uncle Zhang found that adjusting his diet and lifestyle habits did bring obvious benefits, his body felt much more relaxed, and his cough gradually improved.
However, he also began to wonder if there were other factors that could affect his heart health besides diet and exercise.
So, Uncle Zhang came to the hospital again with this question and found Director Liu. Director Liu smiled and said, "Uncle Zhang, you have a very good question. In fact, there are many factors that affect heart health, such as sleep quality, mental stress, environmental pollution, and so on. ”
Director Liu elaborated: "Lack of sleep can lead to an increase in the level of stress hormones in the body, increasing the burden on the heart. Long-term stress and mood swings can also have adverse effects on heart health.
Moreover, pollutants in the environment, especially fine particulate matter in the air, can also cause damage to the heart. These factors are often overlooked, but they have a profound impact on heart health. ”
To further corroborate, Director Liu also cited some data: "According to relevant studies, people who have been sleep deprived for a long time have an increased risk of heart attack by more than 30%.
The incidence of coronary heart disease is 20 to 40 percent higher in people who live in areas with high levels of air pollution for a long time than in areas with low pollution. ”
Uncle Zhang nodded frequently and finally understood that heart health is not only a matter of eating and exercising, but also many other aspects that need to be paid attention to.
When he returns home, he will continue to eat a healthy diet and exercise while getting enough sleep, trying to be in a good mood, and minimising his exposure to pollution when he goes out.
Through Director Liu's detailed explanation, Uncle Zhang has a more comprehensive understanding of heart health, and he understands that staying healthy is not just an effort in one aspect, but requires comprehensive health management.
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