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As the sun sets, the golden afterglow shines on the paths of the park. Uncle Li was walking slowly, and suddenly saw a familiar figure in front of him fall to the ground. He hurriedly ran over, and it turned out to be Uncle Wang, who often played chess together.
"Lao Wang, what's wrong with you?" Uncle Li asked anxiously.
Uncle Wang's face was pale, and he panted and said, "I suddenly felt dizzy just now, and my chest was so tight that I collapsed." "
Uncle Li immediately called the emergency number. While waiting for the ambulance, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought: he and Uncle Wang are both over sixty years old, and they insist on walking and exercising on weekdays, why does Uncle Wang still have heart problems? Could it be that the benefits of walking for the blood vessels are not as great as they think?
An ambulance soon arrived and took Mr. Wang to the hospital. After examination, the doctor diagnosed Uncle Wang as having an acute attack of coronary heart disease. This result made Uncle Li even more confused.
A few days later, Uncle Wang was discharged from the hospital. When Uncle Li went to pick him up at the hospital, he met the attending doctor, Dr. Zhang. Uncle Li took the opportunity to ask Dr. Zhang for advice: "Doctor, people of our age, is walking really good for blood vessels?" Why does my friend still get coronary heart disease? "
Dr. Zhang smiled and explained, "Uncle Li, you have a very good question. Walking is indeed good for vascular health, but it's not a panacea. For older people, there are two things that may be more important than exercise alone, in addition to moderate exercise. "
Uncle Li listened carefully and asked, "What are the two things?" "
Dr Teo says, "The first thing is to maintain a good diet. A balanced diet is essential for cardiovascular health. Eat more vegetables and fruits, consume high-quality protein in moderation, and control salt and oil intake. The second thing is to maintain mental health. Long-term stress and negative emotions can have a negative impact on the cardiovascular system. "
Uncle Li nodded thoughtfully, and asked again, "Is it still necessary to insist on walking?" "
"Of course," Dr. Zhang explains, "moderate exercise can improve blood circulation, strengthen heart and lung function, and also help control blood pressure and blood sugar."
But the key is to choose the right type of exercise and intensity for your individual situation. For the elderly, low-impact aerobic exercises such as walking, tai chi, and swimming are good options. "
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Uncle Li suddenly realized. He remembered that although Uncle Wang insisted on walking on weekdays, he didn't pay much attention to his diet, often fish and meat, and loved to drink. Moreover, Uncle Wang's son has been working hard recently, and he has been worried about it.
Dr Teo continues, "In addition to diet and mental health, there are a number of factors that can also affect cardiovascular health. For example, maintain a good quality of sleep, quit smoking and limit alcohol, and have regular medical checkups. These are important measures to prevent cardiovascular disease. "
Uncle Li said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Zhang. I've learned that health is holistic and you can't just focus on one aspect and ignore the others. "
Dr. Zhang nodded in agreement: "That's right. Health is a system project that requires us to maintain it from multiple perspectives. For the elderly, in addition to moderate exercise, a good lifestyle and a positive and optimistic attitude are equally important. "
On the way home, Uncle Li and Uncle Wang discussed Dr. Zhang's advice. They decided that from today onwards, they would not only stick to walking, but also pay attention to improving their diet and learning some ways to reduce stress.
A month later, when Mr. Wang went for a follow-up, all indicators had improved significantly. This strengthened the belief in overall health for the two elderly people.
This little story teaches us that health is not determined by a single factor. Moderate exercise is important for older people, but a good diet and a positive mental state may be even more crucial. Only by paying attention to physical and mental health can we truly protect our blood vessels and make the river of life longer and farther.
Let's walk hand in hand, encourage each other on the road of health preservation, and welcome a healthier and better life in old age together. After all, health is the most valuable asset, which deserves our care and careful management.