1, a bad habit of shortening life.
The first big harm: unprotected sex.
Danger: You may be infected with sexually transmitted diseases unconsciously. Experts pointed out that about 75% of women carry chlamydia, but they have no clinical symptoms. Most gonorrhea women only show mild symptoms, such as urine discomfort or yellow liquid flowing out of women's private parts. They don't think they need treatment at all. Unprotected sex can transmit these diseases to men. In addition, 80% of male genital herpes patients will not have obvious clinical symptoms such as pain. Further research found that up to 75% of men were infected with human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the most common infectious disease at present. It usually has no obvious symptoms, but if it is not treated in time and spread to women, it will lead to cervical cancer.
Remedy: If you don't have the habit of regular physical examination, ask yourself to do it from today. In front of the doctor, you must speak frankly about your sexual situation. Herpes is a chronic disease. Using drugs can control the development of the disease and avoid pain and infection.
The second biggest hazard: love sunbathing.
Harm: Many people think that sunbathing can not only bring attractive skin color but also be beneficial to health. But don't underestimate the power of sunlight-frequent or too long sunbathing can also lead to skin cancer and premature aging (such as spots, wrinkles, loose skin and broken capillaries). Although no one can prove the direct causal relationship between sunbathing itself and skin cancer, research shows that those who are burned by the sun are more likely to develop melanoma (the highest mortality rate among skin cancers) than others. A recent study shows that among all sunbathers, whites are three times more likely to develop melanoma than others.
From the way of sunbathing, "artificial" sunbathing is more harmful, because the skin will absorb quite concentrated ultraviolet rays in a short time.
Remedial measures: from sunburn to skin cancer, there may be an incubation period of 10 ~ 30 years. So if you were sunburned as a child, you must be on your guard now. Check the whole body skin once a month to see if there are any new moles, and if the old moles are discolored or deformed, you should see a doctor immediately if you find suspicious symptoms. At the same time, if you have a lot of moles or someone at home often basks in the sun and suffers from skin cancer, you should also have a professional skin examination every year. Of course, there is the most basic point: you will never accept direct sunlight without sunscreen.
The third hazard: often in a noisy environment.
Danger: If you love rock music when you are young, you will find that your hearing is not as good as before. Being in a noisy environment often leads to a decline in the ability of the auditory system to receive medium-wave sounds, and sometimes it is impossible to hear what others say clearly, especially when there is noise around. With the increase of age, people will be slow to respond to higher frequency sounds, that is, their ability to listen to high notes will decline, such as doorbells and telephones.
Remedy: Hearing loss is irreversible. But we can take action to avoid further decline in hearing. For example, when watching TV and listening to music, deliberately turn down the volume, and wear earmuffs when using noisy appliances such as vacuum cleaners. If your ears are buzzing frequently, you may get tinnitus, which is a common disease for those who like to play music loudly. Although there is no radical cure, if this symptom occurs, you should seek medical attention in time to rule out the possibility of suffering from other diseases and understand the relief methods of symptoms.
Fourth hazard: losing weight repeatedly.
Danger: The medical profession used to think that repeated weight loss would lead to metabolic disorder, decreased muscle density and even sudden death, but in-depth research has a negative trend to the above conclusion. However, the health effects of repeated weight loss and weight gain are not optimistic. A recent study by the Washington Medical Center shows that repeated weight loss will reduce the long-term immunity of the human body. Although the specific reasons have not yet been identified, researchers have found that repeated weight loss will reduce cell vitality and reduce the ability to resist colds, infections and early cancer cells.
Remedy: For overweight people, losing 4.5 kilograms can reduce the incidence of hypertension and diabetes. Of course, losing excess fat is healthier and more natural than dragging all over fat, but the key is how to protect your weight loss achievements. First of all, we should find out the causes of obesity and abandon the unhealthy lifestyle and habits in the past; Then, according to the advice of nutritionists and their acceptance, take practical actions to lose weight scientifically and happily-not only to control overeating, but also to ensure the intake of various nutrients needed by the human body every day. Thirdly, regular exercise can not only reduce human pressure, but also promote fat burning, making the weight loss effect more significant and lasting. Finally, no matter how good the weight loss method is, it also needs the perseverance of the dieter to cooperate.
Fifth hazard: drinking.
Hazard: Alcoholism is easily caused by excessive drinking, especially among immediate family members. The definition of alcoholism in medical field is to drink five or more bottles of beer at a time, or the alcohol content in blood reaches or exceeds 0.08. Because a lot of alcohol will kill brain nerve cells, in the long run, it will lead to memory loss. It may also cause liver diseases such as fatty liver and cirrhosis. In severe cases, liver transplantation is necessary to save lives.
Remedy: If you haven't reached the level of alcohol dependence, then from now on, limit yourself to one bottle of beer every day. With the decrease of alcohol intake, the liver is likely to return to normal naturally. At the same time, although we can't revive the dead brain nerve cells, as long as there is no stimulation of a lot of alcohol, the memory function of the brain will gradually recover.
The sixth biggest harm: smoking.
Danger: Whether you are a light smoker who "means" socializing occasionally or a heavy smoker who can't live without cigarettes, the harmful ingredients contained in cigarettes will greatly increase your risk of heart disease, lung cancer and other types of cancer. Specifically, the proportion of cancer deaths caused by smoking can account for 30% of all cancer deaths.
Remedy: What can be done to save the health of old smokers who have been smoking for several years or even decades? The answer is, quit smoking. Experts point out that even quitting smoking for one year can effectively reduce the risk of heart disease by more than half. If you can persist for more than 15 years, the probability of cardiovascular disease can be restored to the level of never smokers. Regarding the prevention of lung cancer, the researchers found that people who quit smoking for five years are half as likely to develop lung cancer as smokers, while those who quit smoking for 10 years can reduce the incidence to normal levels. During quitting smoking, you should eat more fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, which can promote cell repair and eliminate cancer-causing free radicals in the body. At the same time, we should actively participate in sports, strengthen lung function and promote pulmonary blood circulation.
2, the method of prolonging life
1, eat fish three times a week
Eating more fish is advocated not only because the -3 fatty acid in fish oil is beneficial to the heart and arteries, but also because a large number of animal studies have shown that protein in fish also plays an important role in cardiovascular health. If you don't like seafood, eating 30 grams of walnuts every day can also provide -3 fatty acids for your body.
2. Reduce the pressure of life
Chronic stress affects not only sleep, but also cardiovascular health, so it is very important to learn to decompress yourself.
3. Walk for half an hour every day
A study by Harvard University shows that for every extra hour of exercise in a person's life, his life expectancy will increase by two hours. Regular exercise every day contributes to the pumping function of the heart and anti-aging.
4. Know your blood pressure
Hypertension is the chief culprit of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. We usually think that it is normal to keep blood pressure in the range of 120/80mmHg to 130/85mmHg. In fact, if you can lower your blood pressure from 130/85mmHg to 1 15/76mmHg, it means that your body is young 10 years old. At present, there is no data showing that taking drugs to lower blood pressure can achieve the effect of making people younger. It is still recommended to exercise to lose weight and decompress, and the benefits of physical activity are often immediate.
5. Sleep at least 7 hours a day.
Too little sleep will cause metabolic changes and increase the risk of obesity and diabetes. In both cases, the risk of heart disease will also increase. A recent study by the University of Chicago also shows that adults who sleep too little every night will lead to increased calcium deposition in the arteries.
Step 6 control infection
Slow dyeing will increase the body's stimulation against bleeding, leading to an increased risk of heart attack. Chronic oral infectious diseases are also one of the risk factors leading to cardiovascular diseases.
7. Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
Don't let others smoke in your room. Passive smoking 1 hour is equivalent to smoking 2~4 cigarettes.
8. Take a small dose of aspirin every day.
In recent years, a large number of studies have shown that low-dose aspirin can help prevent heart disease and cancer in women, but the most convincing evidence is that aspirin can reduce the occurrence of stroke. For middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years old, it is recommended to take 150 mg every day and drink half a glass of water before and after taking the medicine to reduce the irritation of the medicine to the stomach.