After all, life is precious. Everyone hopes that their life can be longer, to see more of the prosperity of the world, and to enjoy life more. But, what is the correct way to maintain health? Are all the health-preserving “little tips” circulating in society correct? Next, let’s find out from the article.

1. Only eat vegetarian food, thinking that the thinner you are, the healthier you will be.

Many elderly people believe that as age gradually increases, the body should remain thin, which is good for health. In fact, there is no scientific basis for this. Although many diseases are related to obesity, it does not mean that being thin means being healthy. In order not to gain weight, many elderly people pay great attention to their diet. They only eat vegetarian food all year round and give up oil, water and meat dishes.

Vegetables are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber and other nutrients, which are indeed beneficial to human health. However, humans are omnivores, and eating vegetables alone is far from meeting the needs of the human body. Meat is also rich in nutrients, including protein, minerals, etc., which are all necessary for the human body. Therefore, vegetables and meat dishes cannot replace each other, but can only complement each other. If you want to maintain a strong body, you should have a balanced diet of meat and vegetables.

Some old people fall into the misunderstanding of eating only vegetarian dishes, blindly believing that as long as they are thin, they can live longer. In fact, being too thin can have adverse effects. It is reported that as age increases, muscle function will gradually decline. If the elderly are too thin, it is easy to cause sarcopenia. Moreover, if the body is undernourished, the immunity will also be reduced, making it easy to catch wind and cold. Therefore, everyone should be aware of this problem and take good care of their bodies.

2. Obsessed with health care products and exaggerating their effects

Nowadays, advertisements for health care products are everywhere. Exaggerated publicity and marketing by health care product companies make most people believe that health care products are beneficial to the human body. great. Some elderly people even believe that health products are rich in nutrients and people only need to eat health products. Some people believe that health care products have certain medicinal effects, and they can be cured by just taking health care products when they are sick.

This is completely wrong. First of all, health products do have certain effects, but they cannot replace other substances. When we are sick, we still need to see a doctor in time. We cannot think that taking health supplements will make us better. At the same time, health care products cannot replace normal nutrients. We should still eat normally and not treat health care products as food.

3. Think that the earlier you do morning exercises, the better

What kind of person needs to get up early? They are usually office workers and students, and generally, it is very difficult for them to get up early. However, there is another kind of person who is more energetic than them, and that is the retired elders. We will find that in the park and on the road in the morning, there are elderly people exercising everywhere, including square dances, morning jogs, and Tai Chi.

In their opinion, getting up early to exercise is good for health, and some people even get up at five or six o'clock to exercise. But, according to experts, that's not good. Because many people skip breakfast before exercising, and after a night of sleep and digestion, our bodies are in a state of dehydration. Therefore, if we carry out strenuous exercise at this time, our body will be unable to bear it, and in severe cases, it may cause cardiovascular disease.

Therefore, our exercise time can be delayed later. For example, we eat breakfast first after getting up early, and then go out for exercise after digesting for half an hour. At this time, the temperature is also gradually rising and it will not be very cold.

When choosing a sports venue, you should also pay special attention to . Some people choose to exercise on the road, which has certain safety issues. There are inevitably cars on the road, which can easily cause traffic accidents. Moreover, the carbon dioxide emitted by cars also has an impact on our lungs. Therefore, for health reasons, we still try to choose parks or hills.

4. Blindly taking supplements

Some people believe in traditional Chinese medicine for health maintenance and believe that traditional Chinese medicine is more conducive to regulating the body. According to relevant reports, traditional Chinese medicine also has certain side effects, especially damaging our urinary system and kidneys. Therefore, we must treat traditional Chinese medicine rationally.

It is normal for older people to have osteoporosis. Many people believe that brittle bones are due to lack of calcium, so they start blindly supplementing calcium. However, the amount of calcium required by the human body is limited, and excessive calcium may cause hypercalcemia. Therefore, our health care should be based on our own actual situation, and we should not go too far.

1. Smoking and drinking

We have known since childhood that smoking is harmful to health, but nowadays many people are too stressed and like to use cigarettes to relieve stress. Over time, smoking addiction develops, and you may not be able to quit smoking until you are old.

However, for the elderly, their body organs are already declining and their lung function is deteriorating. If you continue to smoke, it will only increase the pressure on your lungs.

The same goes for alcoholism. Some old men like to drink alcohol while eating, but this can easily lead to alcoholic hepatitis and, in severe cases, liver cancer. Therefore, for our health, we must get rid of these bad habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

2. Staying up late

Staying up late is extremely harmful to the body. Many young people can't stand it. Staying up late will cause hair loss and lack of energy, let alone the elderly. As we age, our body’s recovery mechanisms also deteriorate. If we stay up late at this time, our body's organs will be unable to tolerate it. For the elderly, staying up all night may be equivalent to aging ten years. We should still maintain a good routine.

The elderly should maintain 6-8 hours of sleep every day and fall asleep between 10 o'clock and 12 o'clock. Because during this time our body organs start to work, and good sleep is helpful to the health of the body.

1. Establish a correct concept

Everyone is mortal, and it may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. First of all, we must accept death calmly. We will leave this world one day. On this basis, we will establish a correct concept of health care. All our health care is for a healthy body and freedom from disease, not for immortality.

When you find that you have certain diseases in your body, actively seek medical treatment and cooperate with the treatment. Disease is not scary, it is inner demons that are scary. You must also have a correct concept when it comes to health care. Don’t trust those health products and supplements. You must buy food that meets health standards from regular channels. Don't get into health misunderstandings and blindly maintain health, otherwise it may be counterproductive.

2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle

First of all, in terms of diet, eat three meals a day. Eat well in the morning, a full lunch and a small dinner. Our breakfast must be nutritious. We can eat an egg, drink a glass of milk, etc. Breakfast is appetizing and nourishing for the stomach. Eggs and milk can supplement protein and are good for the body. We need to understand what our body is lacking and provide the corresponding food.

Although bird's nest and donkey-hide gelatin have great nourishing effects, we must also consider the body's absorption capacity. In fact, the most common vegetables and foods can fully meet the needs of our bodies. Every vegetable is rich in nutrients. We can make a recipe and combine different ingredients to ensure that every meal is nutritious.

Secondly, in terms of work and rest, do not reverse day and night, and maintain a good habit. In addition to sleeping at night, you should also take a proper rest at noon, and try to keep the lunch break to half an hour. You can listen to the radio before going to bed and learn about relevant current events. It can not only help you sleep, but also follow the footsteps of society and not be out of touch with society.

3. Have your own social circle

The elderly also need to have their own friends so that they can accompany each other and not feel lonely. When my children are working hard for their careers, they are not with their parents and cannot give their parents much company. But it doesn’t matter, we can be happy without relying too much on our children.

We can find our own hobbies, such as playing chess, illustration, square dancing, etc., make some friends among them, and meet up to play together every day. The most important thing is that you can share health knowledge with each other and find health secrets together. With the company of friends, our mood will also improve, and our attention can be diverted, which is more conducive to physical and mental health.

However, due to the epidemic, try to avoid large-scale gatherings. We can search for professional and formal health videos on our mobile phones. If you find that there are sales promotions in videos or lectures, don’t believe them and improve your ability to identify them. We must study the basic health care knowledge it tells seriously. We must have the courage to say no to unfavorable sales pitches.

The above points are some suggestions for health preservation. I believe that as long as we do these things, we will be able to have a wonderful old age life.

This article introduces misunderstandings about health preservation, clarifies taboo events for the elderly, and puts forward appropriate suggestions. We must get rid of bad habits, learn more about health knowledge, and pay more attention to our bodies. Be aware of the symptoms of the disease, and get checked out promptly if you find yourself feeling unwell.

We want to maintain health and maintain health scientifically. The older you get, the more you need to understand the importance of health care. But we cannot fall into the misunderstanding and do something counterproductive.

As long as we practice a healthy lifestyle, develop good living habits, and maintain an optimistic attitude. Believe that we can stay away from diseases, stay healthy and live a long life, and enjoy our old age in peace.