#Toutiao Creation Challenge# Playing mahjong has been a popular entertainment activity since ancient times. Many middle-aged and elderly people in my country like to play mahjong because playing mahjong is a good way to spend time and is also very interesting. Some people think t

　　Playing mahjong has been a popular entertainment activity since ancient times. Many middle-aged and elderly people in my country like to play mahjong because playing mahjong is a good way to spend time and is also very interesting. Some people think that playing mahjong has many benefits. So is there any benefit for the elderly to play mahjong?

Is there any benefit for the elderly to play mahjong?

　　Yes.

　　For the elderly, playing mahjong appropriately also has certain benefits. First of all, the elderly can talk and laugh with some card friends when playing mahjong, which will help the mental health of the elderly; in addition, playing mahjong can also accelerate the brain operation of the elderly, maintain the memory and thinking ability of the elderly, and to a certain extent, prevent Alzheimer's disease .

Disadvantages of playing mahjong for the elderly

　1. Long-term playing mahjong for the elderly can easily cause cervical spine diseases, because playing mahjong requires long-term sitting. If sitting for a long time, it will lead to cervical spine stiffness, which will lead to cervical spine diseases.

　　2. Long-term playing of mahjong in the elderly can also increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, because playing mahjong can easily lead to emotional excitement, which will stimulate blood vessel contraction for the elderly, which is very harmful to vascular health.

What should the elderly pay attention to when playing mahjong

　1. The elderly should be careful not to sit for a long time during playing mahjong. It is best to stand up and move for a while, which is beneficial to the health of the elderly.

　　2. The elderly should pay attention to indoor gout when playing mahjong, and be careful not to hold back urine, and also pay attention to preventing cold and heat to avoid illness and affecting health.