Dads seem to be a group that is often overlooked because they are always busy with work, plus their feelings are introverted. Not only that, the physical health of dads is not optimistic. According to statistics, men in China are the hardest hit by cardiovascular diseases, and the trend is younger. The analysis of the trend of ischemic heart disease mortality between 2004 and 2010 for both sexes shows that the mortality rate of ischemic heart disease for men in China is higher than that for women during this period, and the increase is also greater than that for women, with an average annual increase of 5.66% for men and 4.38% for women. The incidence of heart disease is twice as high in men as in women, and men’s hearts may age more quickly.
The reasons for this are mainly related to the following factors.
1, men are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than women
In Latin, atherosclerosis is known as “man’s worst enemy”, women are protected by estrogen, the high level of estrogen in women can improve the elasticity of blood vessels, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thus having a protective effect on the heart, so compared to women, the incidence of cardiovascular disease in men is higher and earlier than in women.
2, poor habits as a cause
Staying up late, irregular meals, lack of exercise and other bad habits are the triggers of cardiovascular disease.
In this, smoking has also become a unique male “scourge point”. It is reported that 75% of patients with coronary heart disease and hypertension have a history of smoking, and the incidence of coronary heart disease in smokers is 3.5 times higher than in nonsmokers.
There is also obesity is also a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Men more middle-aged fat, fat concentrated in the belly position, which led to the male easy to become “apple-shaped body”, that is, the central obesity, this obesity is characterized by the accumulation of body fat in the abdomen. It makes the risk of chronic diseases increase, and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, tumors and so on have a very close relationship.
3.High pressure
For the fast-paced modern society, men usually have to bear more pressure, men as the backbone of the family, often under more pressure than women. Long-term mental tension will affect the regulation of the central nervous system, increasing the load on the heart and accelerating aging. Clinically, young and middle-aged patients with cardiovascular disease, men are significantly more than women.
4, ignore health problems
At the same time, men are more likely than women to neglect their health concerns.
Delay the aging of the heart and brain, give the health treasures to dad!
1, pay attention to quit smoking and limit alcohol
Many harmful substances in cigarettes can damage the endothelium of blood vessels, promote atherosclerosis and increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease. A small amount of alcohol can lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood and raise the level of “good” cholesterol, reducing the chance of atherosclerosis, but long-term smoking and alcohol abuse can raise blood lipids, causing arteriosclerosis and promoting the development of cardiovascular diseases.
2.Prevent disease from “oral” entry
Adhere to low salt, low-fat diet, animal offal, egg yolk, shellfish high cholesterol food as far as possible not to eat. Mixed grains, rice bran, dry beans, kelp, vegetables, fruits, etc. should be eaten appropriately because the dietary fiber contained has the effect of reducing serum cholesterol concentration. For patients with hyperlipidemia, they can also consume foods with lipid-lowering functions such as onions, garlic, mushrooms, fungus, celery and so on. Secondly, more soy products should also be eaten because soy is rich in a variety of essential phospholipids, which can prevent cardiovascular disease by improving fat metabolism. In addition, be sure to control the daily amount of salt.
3, scientific exercise more healthy
The male heart from 40 years old began to accelerate aging, the willingness to exercise subsequently reduced, especially to 45 years old after more reluctant to exercise, at this time to pay attention to moderate exercise. Appropriate physical exercise can normalize the diastole and contraction of blood vessels, so that the plant nervous and endocrine functions are improved. Therefore, you should insist on exercising 0.5-1 hour a day, no less than 5 days a week, and be persistent. Exercise to not feel fatigue, body relaxation prevails.
4, relaxed mood to release the open heart
The occurrence of cardiovascular disease is also closely related to psychological factors, mental tension is prone to induce hypertension, increase free fatty acids, leading to vascular sclerosis.
Men aged 30-40 years old have higher family and social pressure. Some surveys show that men with higher positions and education are relatively more likely to have heart problems. If insomnia, irritability and reduced communication patience occur, you should start paying attention to self-regulation. To take out 50% of the energy to return to the family, more communication with family and friends, develop an active life plan, such as every few months to go to the movies, go out to travel, etc..
5, regular medical check-ups early detection
The early symptoms of chronic diseases are often not obvious, adhere to the annual physical examination, conducive to early detection. Especially for people over 35 years old who have a family history of cardiovascular disease, it is more important to prevent early.