They all say that moving is healthier, but this is used on Lao Wang’s head as if it were the other way around.
Lao Wang can now walk for a while every day until he is chest tight and out of breath, and at first he can hold on, but several times it seems like he is going to faint.
To be on the safe side, Lao Wang went to the hospital for a full-body examination, and the result was unexpected! It turns out that Lao Wang’s coronary arteries have developed 65% stenosis. If it is delayed any longer, it may be the rhythm of blocking.
The doctor reminds you to walk well, but be alert if you have discomfort symptoms!
1. Move, the blood vessels are several years younger!
Blood vessels are important nutrient delivery channels for the human body. It is said “people live the same life as arteries”. Don’t underestimate the large and small blood vessels in our bodies. Once problems occur, huge health risks may be hidden. Ge Junbo, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of the Department of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University It is recommended that we pay attention to vascular health and prevent vascular problems, moderate exercise is the key.
A recent study published in the Journal of Circulatory Research discovered the relationship between exercise and cardiovascular aging. The study mentioned that exercise can produce beneficial changes in multiple tissues throughout the body, thereby delaying aging changes in the heart, peripheral vascular system and other aspects, researchers believe Exercise is beneficial in preventing and managing heart failure and delaying cardiovascular aging.
And the most cost-effective in sports is Walking-walking , This form of exercise has a relatively low burden and impact on the human body. It is simple and suitable for all ages. Even people who are not exercising, the elderly or people with chronic diseases can do it, so it has become the first choice for many people to exercise.
“And people who walk and exercise every day will have healthier blood vessels”, the American Heart Association once published a sports survey study on people aged 70 and above, which found People who walk more often have a lower risk of cardiovascular events .
The authoritative journal “The Lancet” has also published relevant research. Through long-term follow-up of the exercise habits of 9,300 participants, the researchers found that each person Walking an extra 2,000 steps a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular problems by 10% , that is to say, walking for 10 more minutes a day can improve blood vessel health, and Walking is also beneficial in breaking down blockages on the walls of blood vessels , helps reduce the burden on blood vessels, promotes blood circulation, and further alleviates the risk of cardiovascular disease.
2. Are the blood vessels blocked? Can you tell by walking?
In addition to being good for health, walking can also indicate cardiovascular problems, especially the following 3 abnormal signals. Be careful is a warning of blood vessel blockage.
1, Intermittent claudication
After walking for a short period of time, the lower limbs begin to hurt, but it will be relieved after rest, but if you continue walking, you will experience pain. The situation is repeated, and you walk like a limp. Clinically, it is called intermittent claudication, which is often caused by blockage of blood vessels and arteries in the lower limbs. Restricted blood and oxygen supply to the lower limbs.
2. Take the scissor step
When walking, knees fight, thighs tend to tighten, and legs cross like scissors when walking. This gait mostly occurs in patients with cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebrovascular disease, etc. Be wary of walking in the same way.
3. Chest tightness when walking
People who often start chest tightness and shortness of breath after not walking for long may be caused by poor cardiovascular blood supply, and it is often more common in patients with coronary heart disease combined with triple high.
In addition to paying attention to abnormal walking manifestations, daily walking exercises, especially for the elderly, should pay more attention to the following points:
1. Don’t take a walk immediately after meals
After meals, it is the time when the digestive system works, and the whole body’s blood will be concentrated here to help the digestion run, but at this time, if the movement diverts blood into the motor muscles, it may cause indigestion.
2. Pay attention to the number of steps and pace
For the elderly, the number of steps to walk is also particular, generally 3000 to 6000 steps is best in a day, the specific needs are adjusted according to the individual’s constitution, the pace should not be too fast, comfort should be the best, avoid excessive exercise.
3. Choose good equipment
Before walking exercise, it is best to wear sneakers that fit well and have a certain cushioning force to reduce the impact on the feet and knees of the elderly. If necessary, you can carry contact tools with you, so that you can call the police or contact your family in time if there is an unexpected situation.
3. After 60, it may be better to persist in these three things than to exercise!
As the elderly get older, in addition to walking moderately and exercising, they want to maintain long-term health, especially after the age of 60. Doing these three things well is more beneficial to the quality of life in old age.
1. Chat more with others
“Epidemiology and Community Health” once published a related study. By analyzing the daily living habits of more than 28,000 elderly people with an average age of 89, it was found that they all have a common feature in their long life, which is to socialize frequently, especially when they get older. Later, chatting with more people is not only to pass the time, but also to activate human brain function, slow down negative emotions, and the long-term improvement in physical and mental health is huge.
2. Food meat and vegetable combination
You should also pay attention to your eating habits when you get older. Many elderly people often have a single dietary preference, resulting in normal meals, but they are still malnourished, and their bodies are constantly suffering from various minor illnesses. In fact, there are problems with their eating, and it is not difficult to improve them. That is Increase intake diversification, reduce refined carbohydrates in staple foods, and eat more cereal-based foods , You should also eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, milk and other foods on a daily basis, as well as cooking methods Minimize oil salt sugar , just process it in moderation.
3. Have a peaceful mind
Mentality is also an important influencing factor for long-term health. People who are often old, face life actively, resolve problems in time, and have a peaceful mind will be healthier. It can be seen that a healthy mind can also affect physical health.
In fact, the key to health and longevity is the positive superimposed influence from daily living habits. If you want to have a high quality of life in your later years, start to clean up the bad habits now.
With more than 20 years of experience in Neurosurgery, Dr. Arun Saroha has an expertise in treating brain & spine disorders like Degenerative Spine Disorders, Brain Tumors, Disc Replacements, Paediatric Neurosurgeries and many more. Prior to joining Max Healthcare he was associated as Head-Neurosurgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon. So far he has performed more than eight thousand surgeries successfully.
