Experts in this article: Guo Yifang , Hebei Provincial People's Hospital Deputy Director and Director of the Department of Cardiovascular Internal Medicine of the Elderly
As we grow older, everyone inevitably moves towards aging. Aging can be manifested in all aspects: hair falls off and turns white, wrinkles increase, skin loose, loss of luster, blurred eyes, back of ears, hunched back, physical fitness, decreased memory, etc. This is just some obvious signs. However, the aging of the human body is from the inside to the outside and all aspects, and all tissues and organs will experience functional decline, which is mainly reflected in the following aspects.
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The body has these symptoms, but it is aging! 1. The heart valves of the cardiovascular system become thicker and less elastic, and each valve appears insufficiency and reflux; coronary artery sclerosis , calcified plaques appear; slow heartbeat; reduced heart reserve function ( palpitations after activity ); decreased cardiac diastolic function; systemic artery blood vessels become harder and less elastic, the high pressure of blood pressure gradually increases, and the low pressure decreases after the age of 60 (so the elderly often show that they are very high, low pressure is not high or even low). 2. The respiratory system lung capacity is reduced, respiratory function is decreased, and reserve function is reduced (short breath after activity), and some people may develop elderly emphysema (longer the anterior and posterior diameter of the chest). 3. Both the oral and gastrointestinal function of the digestive system are reduced. Decreased oral chewing ability, gum recession, teeth loss, loss of taste, and decreased gastrointestinal digestion and absorption capacity (it is easy to lead to nutritional deficiency). 4. The muscle fibers of the musculoskeletal system become thinner and weaker. The muscle strength is reduced, the bone weight is reduced, and osteoporosis is gradually occurring, and the bone elasticity is worse, making fractures more likely. 5. nervous system memory loss, poor sleep quality, slow movements, slow reactions, and change in personality (stubbornness, emotional instability, etc.). ① Do these diseases need treatment? Some require treatment, while many do not require it, because we do not currently have effective treatment measures for many diseases related to aging. Previously, I had a routine health examination. During the ultrasound examination, the sonicator briefly described what he saw in the ultrasound as he examined carefully: Teacher Guo, there is a plaque in your right subclavian artery; Teacher Guo, there is a small amount of reflux in your tricuspid valve, and the left ventricular diastolic function is reduced; you have a cyst in your liver and a right kidney; your prostate has mild hyperplasia and a small amount of calcification... I just listened quietly and expressed my gratitude intermittently. I was not surprised at all, these were reasonable and expected discoveries. As we grow older, we will inevitably age. This is a natural law and no one can escape it. Isn't this a disease? Of course it is a disease, but it is not a disease in the usual sense. I think all of these are related to ageing, or the gradual sign of the body's aging. The white hair on the head, wrinkles on the face, pigment spots on the arms, physical strength, memory loss, blurred eyes, ears, etc. are all the same thing. Since it is a disease, does not require treatment? Most don't need it because based on the current level of medical technology, we do not have the ability to stop the aging process. Since you are powerless, face it calmly. Looking for a person in his fifties to have a body in his twentysomething? Relying on rejuvenation and becoming younger and younger? How is that possible! Overtreatment is not only useless, but it also has the risk of adverse reactions and even serious harm. Therefore, if the doctor says that treatment is needed, then actively treat it; if the doctor says that treatment is not needed or that treatment is not possible, then face it calmly, don’t try those impossible treatment methods, and don’t believe in false advertisements to buy unreliable drugs or instruments - not only spend money in vain to cure the disease, but may even harm the body. ② Avoid premature aging and do these 6 things well! Although we cannot resist aging, if we learn to take care of ourselves scientifically, we can aging slower.
insist on exercising, and the body shape is not old
There is a saying that "people are old on their legs". When people reach middle age, they often have big belly, slow steps and even have a very good posture. The best way to deal with this change is to adhere to regular exercise to keep you young and light steps.2. Stay optimistic and keep your expression alive. If you are worried, anxious, irritable, and cynical all day long, your expression will naturally not look good. Moods will be written on your face to make yourself optimistic and your expression will be much younger. 3. Stay curious and have a calm mind. Many middle-aged and elderly people have lost the fun and courage to explore new things, which is also one of the manifestations of aging. I changed my phone and asked my children to sort it out, and changed my computer and asked my young people to tinker with it. Some people were not willing to learn online shopping or mobile payment, which was not possible. We must be brave enough to try new things, keep pace with the times and learn new knowledge, and keep a young mind. 4. Ensure sleep, keep your eyes open and don’t sleep well at night, don’t have energy during the day, and your eyes are listless, and you will look older. You must sleep well, sleep well, and don’t stay up late. The next day, you will be full of energy and five years younger! 5. Eat a reasonable diet, and it is more important to prevent organ diseases without aging. A reasonable diet is an important measure to prevent organ diseases. Eat a moderate diet, do not eat greasy, do not eat too much, eat less sweets, eat more vegetables and fruits, choose chicken, duck, fish and meat, drink milk every day, and try not to drink alcohol. This can all help prevent organ diseases and delay organ aging. 6. Reasonable skin care, no matter men and women, choosing appropriate skin care products will help delay the aging of the face. The skin is whiter and tender, the wrinkles are less, the skin is tighter, and it will look younger, making you more confident and sunny. ③
This article is summarized from:
①2022-10-04 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers" "[Double Ninth Festival] What are the manifestations of aging? 》②2021-11-03 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers in Heart" "Aging gracefully" ③2022-04-15 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers in Heart" "Don't want to aging too early or too fast? Do these 6 things! 》
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2. Stay optimistic and keep your expression alive. If you are worried, anxious, irritable, and cynical all day long, your expression will naturally not look good. Moods will be written on your face to make yourself optimistic and your expression will be much younger. 3. Stay curious and have a calm mind. Many middle-aged and elderly people have lost the fun and courage to explore new things, which is also one of the manifestations of aging. I changed my phone and asked my children to sort it out, and changed my computer and asked my young people to tinker with it. Some people were not willing to learn online shopping or mobile payment, which was not possible. We must be brave enough to try new things, keep pace with the times and learn new knowledge, and keep a young mind. 4. Ensure sleep, keep your eyes open and don’t sleep well at night, don’t have energy during the day, and your eyes are listless, and you will look older. You must sleep well, sleep well, and don’t stay up late. The next day, you will be full of energy and five years younger! 5. Eat a reasonable diet, and it is more important to prevent organ diseases without aging. A reasonable diet is an important measure to prevent organ diseases. Eat a moderate diet, do not eat greasy, do not eat too much, eat less sweets, eat more vegetables and fruits, choose chicken, duck, fish and meat, drink milk every day, and try not to drink alcohol. This can all help prevent organ diseases and delay organ aging. 6. Reasonable skin care, no matter men and women, choosing appropriate skin care products will help delay the aging of the face. The skin is whiter and tender, the wrinkles are less, the skin is tighter, and it will look younger, making you more confident and sunny. ③This article is summarized from:
①2022-10-04 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers" "[Double Ninth Festival] What are the manifestations of aging? 》②2021-11-03 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers in Heart" "Aging gracefully" ③2022-04-15 WeChat public account "Guo Yifang's Frontiers in Heart" "Don't want to aging too early or too fast? Do these 6 things! 》
(Health Times)
