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73-year-old Uncle Zhang walked slowly on the boulevard, enjoying the pleasant cool breeze in the evening.
It's a habit he's been thundering for years – taking an hour's walk every evening. Uncle Zhang firmly believes that this habit keeps him healthy and energetic and away from diseases.
Just as he turned a corner, Uncle Zhang suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his breathing became rapid and difficult.
He leaned on the trunk of a tree next to him and reluctantly sat down on a bench by the side of the road. Seeing this, the young man passing by quickly called the emergency number.
In the hospital, the doctor told Uncle Zhang's family that he had a sudden pulmonary embolism, but fortunately he was treated in time. Uncle Zhang's son looked puzzled: "My father has always paid attention to exercise and walks every day, how could he get this disease?" "
The doctor explains: "Older people do need moderate exercise, and walking is a good option. However, excessive walking may increase the risk of blood clots. These words made Uncle Zhang and his family fall into deep thought. Could it be that habits that are usually thought to be good for health are actually in danger?
In fact, the relationship between walking and blood clots in older people is not simply causal. Moderate walking has many benefits for the physical health of the elderly, including improving cardiopulmonary fitness, strengthening muscles, and promoting blood circulation. However, excessive walking may indeed increase the risk of blood clots, especially for older people who have certain medical conditions or have special constitutions.
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Professor Li, Chief Physician of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, pointed out: "Walking for too long in the elderly, especially for more than two hours, may slow down the vein blood flow in the lower limbs and increase the risk of thrombosis. "
So, how can seniors safely enjoy walking?
Wang Wang, director of the Department of Geriatrics at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, suggested: "It is advisable for the elderly to walk for 30-60 minutes, 3-5 times a week. At the same time, you should pay attention to controlling your pace and keeping your breathing comfortable. "
In addition to arranging the walking time reasonably, the elderly also need to pay attention to the following points:
Proper hydration: Replenish water in time during the walk to avoid increased blood viscosity.
Choose the right venue: A flat, airy environment is more suitable for older people to walk
Wear comfortable shoes: Well-fitting shoes can reduce foot discomfort and reduce the risk of varicose veins.
Be aware of weather changes: Cold weather can constrict blood vessels and increase the risk of blood clots, so reduce time spent outdoors.
After Uncle Zhang was discharged from the hospital, he adjusted his exercise plan under the guidance of the doctor. He no longer blindly pursues long walks, but adopts intermittent exercises, walking for 30 minutes at a time, with appropriate breaks in between. At the same time, he began to try some new exercises, such as tai chi and swimming, to enrich his workouts.
With the passage of time, Uncle Zhang's physical condition gradually improved. He realized that scientific and rational exercise is the key to staying healthy. This experience also made him understand that even seemingly simple walks need to follow scientific principles.
In the community, Uncle Zhang shared his experience with other elderly friends. Everyone said that they benefited a lot and began to re-examine their exercise habits. Doctors from community health centers were also invited to give health talks to educate the elderly about scientific exercise.
At the same time, the medical community is also deepening the research on exercise and blood clot risk in the elderly. A research team from Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, found that the intensity and duration of exercise in older adults affect the risk of blood clots. They suggest that the elderly should develop a personalized exercise plan according to their physical constitution and physical condition.
Experts also emphasize that it is best for older people to consult their doctor before starting a new exercise program. Especially those who have cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes and other chronic diseases, they need to exercise under professional guidance.
It is important to note that while excessive exercise may increase the risk of blood clots, long-term lack of exercise is equally dangerous. Being sedentary can lead to poor blood circulation in the lower extremities, increasing the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis. Therefore, older people need to find a balance between exercise and rest.
With the deepening of the aging of the population, the health problems of the elderly have attracted more and more social attention. Local governments and community organizations have taken measures to provide more guidance and places for the elderly to exercise scientifically.
For example, physical fitness testing stations for the elderly have been set up in some parks to provide free physical fitness assessment services for the elderly to help them better understand their physical condition and develop appropriate exercise plans.
Uncle Zhang's story has sparked people's thinking about how the elderly exercise. We should recognize that exercise is indeed an important means of staying healthy, but not more is better. For the elderly, moderate and scientific exercise can really play a role in disease prevention and treatment.
With the continuous progress of medical research, our understanding of exercise and health in the elderly is also deepening. In the future, it is believed that there will be more personalized exercise programs for the elderly to help them better enjoy the fun of exercise and reduce health risks.
Uncle Zhang's experience has taught us that a healthy lifestyle requires scientific guidance. Whether it's a walk or other forms of exercise, you should follow scientific principles and make a plan based on your actual situation. At the same time, we should also maintain an open and learning attitude, update health knowledge in a timely manner, and adjust our living habits.
Finally, we hope that all sectors of society will continue to pay attention to the health of the elderly and provide them with more support and assistance. Only in this way can we truly achieve healthy ageing, so that every elderly person can enjoy a happy old age.
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)
(Reference: Wang et al., "Guidelines for Scientific Exercise for the Elderly", Chinese Journal of Gerontology, 2023)
(Reference: Li et al., "Research Progress on the Relationship between Exercise and Thrombosis Risk in the Elderly", Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2022)
(Reference: Zhao et al., "Research on the Correlation between Exercise Intensity and Thrombosis Risk in the Elderly", Chinese Journal of Geriatric Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 2023)