First, women's health advantages
1, women live longer.
According to the latest statistics of the National Center for Health Statistics, the life expectancy of girls born in 20 12 years is 810.2 years, while that of boys born in the same year is 76.4 years. Why do women live four years longer than men? Dr. Goldberger, medical director of the Women's Heart Health Program at NYU· Langone Medical Center, said that this may be because women have a lower risk of heart disease than men, or because women maintain closer social ties with friends and family, because these factors are considered to be related to longevity.
2. Women are more tolerant of pain.
People usually think that women are more sensitive to pain, but Dr. Goldberger said that many studies have confirmed that women's pain threshold is higher than that of men, and pain threshold refers to the amount of pain that can cause physical reactions. Considering the pain that women have to bear during childbirth, it is not difficult to understand why they are more tolerant of this pain.
3. The incidence of head and neck cancer in women is lower than that in men.
The National Cancer Society estimates that about 30,000 men have been diagnosed with oral cancer or throat cancer this year, while the number of women is only 654.38+200,000. As for esophageal cancer, there may be 1.4 million men suffering from this disease this year, and only 3,000 women are facing the same fate. Why is head and neck cancer so picky? Experts believe that cancer in this area is obviously related to alcohol and tobacco, and the number of men smoking and drinking is much higher than that of women.
4. The incidence of melanoma in middle-aged and elderly women is lower than that in men.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, women are more likely to develop melanoma before the age of 45. But after this age, the probability of men suffering from this malignant disease is far greater than that of women. The researchers said that this is related to young women's love of sunbathing and men's decades of outdoor work or sports, but they did not take sun protection measures.
5. Women's sense of smell is more sensitive.
Compared with men, women seem to be more sensitive to smells. According to a recent article published in the journal Library of Science, there are 50% more olfactory bulb cells in the area of female brain that is responsible for receiving odor signals than men. There is a theory that a more sensitive sense of smell helps women find pheromones, and pheromones help them choose the right partner; Another theory holds that the ability to detect the smell of corruption helps women to protect their children from diseases.
6. Women have higher cholesterol content.
High density (HDL) cholesterol is beneficial cholesterol, which is related to good heart health. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol can prevent women from forming arterial plaques before menopause and protect women from early heart disease symptoms that men of the same age will have. Dr. Goldberger said that women's estrogen secretion is at its peak during parenting, and estrogen will improve their cholesterol levels. After menopause, HDL cholesterol will decrease with the decrease of estrogen level. However, as long as you keep a nutritious diet and have regular physical examinations, you can keep your HDL cholesterol at a healthy level and promote your heart health.
7. Female brains have better memories.
Several scientific studies have found that women are better at remembering things. In 20 14, a Norwegian study of 37,000 people found that although the elderly may have memory problems, men's memory is worse than that of women regardless of their age. Scientists speculate that this may be because hypertension or cardiovascular diseases lead to more serious brain degeneration in men, because more men suffer from these two diseases.
8. Women are less likely to drink alcohol.
Holly Phillips, a female health expert in new york, said that men are twice as likely to drink alcohol as women, which is related to the fact that men's brains secrete more dopamine. A recent study on men and women who need to drink alcohol in social situations found that men release more dopamine in an area of the brain called ventral striatum after drinking. Alcoholism may also be related to psychological factors. Women are more likely to become sad because of the stimulation of the external environment, while men are more likely to paralyze their pain with practical actions.
9. Women tend to accumulate less abdominal fat.
Women often worry about the fat accumulation in their hips and thighs, but these are better than a big belly. Abdominal fat accumulation can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other chronic diseases. Beer belly is more common in men. Phillips said: "The apple-shaped figure that men are more likely to form will accumulate more fat around the heart and upper abdomen, increasing the risk of heart disease. Pear shape is a good thing to keep fat away from the heart. " Researchers have found that abdominal fat participates in the metabolic process, and the hormones produced will bring a chain reaction in the body, leading to increased inflammation and insulin resistance, eventually leading to diseases and increasing the risk of certain cancers.
10, women have a heart attack later than men.
Phillips said that men began to have the risk of heart disease and major coronary artery problems in their forties, while women really began to face this risk in their fifties and after menopause. Dr. Goldberger said: "Women have their first heart attack later than men 10 years." High cholesterol, estrogen and a healthier lifestyle of young women have all played a protective role.
Second, the secret of health
1, love outdoor sports
In Finland, fitness is a national entertainment activity, and about 70% of Finns love "green" sports (outdoor sports); 50% of women share a room and walk or ride to work. Even if the temperature is below zero, Finnish women will go outdoors, go for a brisk walk, go hiking, or go skiing. Julius Pletti, a professor of environment and sociology at the University of Essex, said that the green movement can enhance physical and mental health, improve mood and reduce stress.
2, often eat curry and other spices
The incidence of cognitive impairment in Indian women is much lower than that in most western countries, which may be related to their frequent eating of curry. Curcumin is the key active substance in curry, which is used to treat rheumatism and abdominal pain in India. Researchers at the University of California found that curcumin can reduce amyloid plaques (a feature of cognitive impairment) in the brain by half. A recent study at the University of Texas found that curcumin can also inhibit the proliferation of breast cancer cells, thus slowing down the disease process.
Women in China: Sing your heart. In Bama, China, 90% of women live beyond 90 years old. Scientists have found that the longevity of local women is not unrelated to their ability to express their feelings through singing. Singing your own voice helps to promote the immune system and improve your mood. A recent study by the University of California and the University of Frankfurt found that elderly people who often sing go to the doctor less often, use less drugs and have lower levels of depression. The health care effect of singing is also cumulative. The longer the singing time, the better the health care effect.
3. Love honey
The research of NHS in Britain found that honey can be used to treat wounds and ulcers, and it can also be used to eliminate inflammation and relieve gastrointestinal diseases, throat infections and gum diseases. Researchers at the University of Wales have found that Manuka honey in New Zealand is more antibacterial and can fight methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
4, often eat deep-sea fat fish
Iceland's bad weather, rugged terrain and long nights seem to be incompatible with healthy life. However, the healthy life expectancy of Icelandic women is also among the best. This secret has something to do with the large amount of fish in the diet. Deep-sea fatty fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to prevent stroke, heart disease and arthritis, and also helps to delay aging.
5. Eliminate the generation gap and socialize more.
The cholesterol level of women in a longevity village in Italy is similar to that of infants, and it is extremely rare that they die before the age of 85. Mediterranean diet, working in the fields every day and mild climate are the keys to their health and longevity. The biggest feature of the village is that women are at the core of social communication, living in a big family and meeting and chatting with their children and grandchildren every day. It is found that the support of family and society and more communication between relatives and friends are conducive to reducing the chance of illness and prolonging life.
6. Drink a glass of red wine every day
Roger Caudal, professor of experimental therapeutics at Bartz Medical College in East London, UK, recently found that different red wines have different effects on reducing arterial injury. Red wine produced in Mandocha, Argentina, the hometown of longevity, contains a lot of antioxidant polyphenols, which can effectively prevent vascular problems, which is related to the fact that local grapes are produced in high altitude areas and receive more ultraviolet radiation. The secret of drinking long-lived women in Argentina is to drink red wine moderately, no more than two glasses at a time.
7. Drink green tea regularly
The traditional Japanese diet, including fish, rice, soybeans and vegetables, helps to reduce the incidence of heart disease and some cancers. Among them, soybean helps to prevent heart disease, improve bone health, prevent hot flashes in female menopause, and reduce the risk of cancer such as lung cancer. Japanese women also like to eat vegetables rich in anticancer substances such as broccoli and drink green tea to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Drinking green tea regularly also has the function of lowering blood pressure and blood fat.
8. Taste the food and chew it slowly.
For many years, "French women can't eat fat" has been envied and confused by women all over the world. The French diet includes a lot of cream, butter, cheese and meat, but compared with British women, French women are slimmer and have a lower incidence of heart disease. Mireille Gianno, author of "Do French Women Eat Fat", said that French women pursue a truly moderate diet. In France, no matter fast food restaurants, restaurants, supermarkets or even recipes, the portions of food are relatively small. Women eat less, eat for a long time, and are better at enjoying the food experience. (Xiao Dan)
The above introduces some health advantages and health secrets of female friends. Do you remember them?