Lao Zhang's "Health War"

Science expert: Long Xiaochu

Unit: Liuyi Village Committee, Donghai Street, Lufeng City

Lao Zhang is an ordinary middle-aged man, living a comfortable life, but recently he has been feeling weak. At first he thought he was tired and that a good night's sleep would be enough, but after a few days he still felt weak. Seeing this, his son Xiaoliang advised him to go to the hospital for a check-up. "Dad, your body is like a car, it needs regular maintenance to run longer," Xiaoliang said seriously.

Lao Zhang shook his head: "It's too troublesome to go to the hospital. Besides, I don't have a serious illness!" Xiao Liang got anxious when he heard it, "Then let me tell you a story."

Once upon a time, there was a young man named Aqiang who liked to stay up late playing games, eating takeout, and never exercised. One day, he suddenly fainted at home and was sent to the hospital. The doctor told him that this was due to long-term bad habits that led to physical overdrafts - high-fat and high-salt foods clogged blood vessels like a sewer full of mud and sand; lack of exercise made muscles weak; and staying up late directly messed up the immune system.

"So, Dad, we can't wait until we get sick to regret it, we have to prevent it in advance!" Xiao Liang patted his chest, "For example, in terms of diet, eat less fried foods and sweets, and eat more vegetables and fruits. Also, take half an hour every day to exercise, even if it's just brisk walking!"

Lao Zhang seemed to understand what he said, but he nodded anyway: "Yeah, that makes sense... But do you think this will work?"

"Of course it works!" Xiaoliang's eyes lit up, "I'll tell you another secret weapon - sleep! If you always stay up late, your brain will be as exhausted as an employee who works overtime continuously. Over time, it may also cause anxiety and depression. Remember, it is healthiest to go to bed before 11pm."

Lao Zhang stroked his chin thoughtfully: "So it's so simple... But what if I really encounter danger?"

Xiao Liang chuckled, "This involves first aid knowledge! For example, if someone suddenly has cardiac arrest, the first thing to do is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The chest should be pressed roughly in the middle of the line between the two nipples, with a frequency of 100 to 120 times per minute and a depth of at least 5 centimeters. Although it sounds complicated, you can master it with just a few practices."

The more Zhang listened, the more interesting it became: "What about mental health? It seems like many people are under a lot of pressure now."

"Yes, psychological problems cannot be ignored!" Xiao Liang said seriously, "If you feel particularly stressed, you can try to talk to them or do some relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing and meditation. If that doesn't work, talk to a professional psychologist and don't keep it to yourself."

After hearing this, Lao Zhang suddenly realized: "No wonder your mother always says that I am irritable because I am too tired. It seems that I need to adjust my pace of life in the future!"

The next morning, Lao Zhang got up early and jogged for 20 minutes in the community park. After returning home, he cooked himself a bowl of oatmeal porridge with a few cucumber slices and fried eggs. After eating, he turned off his mobile phone and sat quietly for ten minutes to feel the peace in his heart.

A few days later, Lao Zhang found that he was indeed much more energetic, and even his face looked rosier. He excitedly pulled Xiao Liang and said, "Son, your 'health campaign' is so effective! From now on, everyone in our family must abide by the rules and strive to be a model family with healthy family members!"

Xiao Liang laughed: "No problem, let's start with Dad!"

Since then, the Zhang family's life has quietly changed. They not only developed good living habits, but also learned how to deal with emergencies and pay attention to each other's mental state. The family is happy, healthy and happy.