For the elderly after the age of 70, there will be major changes in their attitudes towards health and life. Most of the elderly in this age group will focus more on the pursuit of longevity. People hate themselves to live long.
However, as far as longevity is concerned, the elderly have expectations in this area, but do not know how to do it to make themselves live longer, and even some elderly people will randomly try wrong health care methods , on the contrary, it damages your own health, which is counterproductive. In this regard, it is very important to choose the correct longevity method.
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After the age of 70, how can the elderly live a long and healthy life?< /strong>
Positive exercise – old age is not a reason to “stay at home”
Many elderly people, especially those after the age of 70, will have Thinking like this: As you get older, your bones are loosened and your muscles are loosened, even exercising will only increase your risk and will not make you healthy.
But this is not the case. The elderly after the age of 70 cannot do strenuous exercise, which may cause damage to their health. But getting some light exercise can be very healthy. For example, jogging, tai chi, etc., proper exercise can speed up metabolism, improve mood, and improve cell activity, which will definitely play a positive role in longevity.
Get rid of bad habits – smoking and drinking still need to be restrained
Bad habits are one of the main reasons that affect the longevity of the elderly, especially in China, many The elderly maintain hobbies such as smoking and drinking, and even think that such a habit is good for health.
However, all research institutions and academic theories only point out the harm of alcohol and tobacco toxicity, and there is basically no scientific and well-founded claim that “smoking and drinking are beneficial” .
In addition, long-term smoking and drinking will not only increase liver metabolism, but also cause cardiovascular disease and lung disease, and even the risk of cancer, which is naturally not conducive to the longevity of the elderly.
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Have a good appetite – balanced nutrition is the foundation of health
Whether it is a young person or an elderly person over 70 years old, basic organ tissue operation is the foundation of life, if the body’s supply of nutrients is lacking and single , the operation of organs and tissues is affected, which will cause a series of diseases, especially for the frail and elderly, it is more likely to threaten life.
Therefore, even those around 70 years old should also be concerned about their “eat”. For example, high-quality protein sources such as meat, eggs and milk, or trace elements such as calcium, zinc, and selenium need to be properly ingested to ensure nutritional balance and health.
It can be seen that if the elderly want to live a long life, they must first do a good job in all aspects of life, starting from the details of diet, exercise, and quitting bad habits, in order to truly achieve effective longevity. On the other hand, some wrong health habits will have adverse effects on health, so it is better to pay attention to identifying them.
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The elderly may encounter 3 misunderstandings in pursuit of longevity , timely identification
Misunderstanding 1: Indiscriminate supplementation of health products
Many elderly people feel that because of the lack of body nutrition, they need a lot of intake of supplements to maintain nutritional balance.
In fact, this is not the case. Most of the nutrients provided in health products need to be metabolized by the liver, and are not absorbed by the stomach and intestines, which will not only increase the burden on the liver, but also lead to digestion. System malaise, increasing the risk of disease. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, nutritional supplementation through diet is still recommended.
On the other hand, some health products may not do not have a formal market production license. Blindly ingesting excessive supplements may cause dangerous hidden dangers such as poisoning. Please be careful. .
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Misunderstanding 2: I think the thinner the elderly, the better
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As the saying goes, “A thousand dollars can’t buy old people and thin people”, But this statement is also wrong.
On the contrary, because the digestion and absorption capacity of the elderly decreases, it is necessary to appropriately increase the intake of protein, vitamins and other basic energy. Therefore, the elderly are not as thin as possible, nutritionally balanced, and maintaining their normal weight according to the BMI formula is the healthiest choice.
Misunderstanding 3: Have pessimistic and heavy thoughts
Old people over 70 years old, will pack themselves old and stable,
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But in fact, long-term immersion in negative emotions, decreased cell activity, and decreased immunity is not a good thing for health. The elderly can also have a “childlike innocence”, learn to make friends, develop hobbies, such as dancing square dance, playing chess, etc., and maintain a happy mood for a long time, in order to minimize the risk of disease.
All in all, if the elderly want to be healthy, especially those over 70 years old who want to live a long life, they must take appropriate measures, both physically and psychologically, to avoid possible misunderstandings. can reallyGain longevity and health.
References:
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[2]Anonymous. Moderate obesity can prolong life in the elderly over 70 years old[J]. Friends of Old Comrades: First Half Month, 2010(12):1.