There is one thing that often appears at gatherings with friends, celebrations, and family dinners, and that is “alcohol.” Drinking can make people more excited, so at these gatherings, alcohol is almost always present. Some middle-aged and elderly people especially enjoy drinking; they often have a few drinks during meals or in their leisure time, and a day without alcohol makes them feel uncomfortable. Many people know that drinking is harmful to health, yet they continue to drink without hesitation. Drinking can harm the liver, leading to liver diseases and even liver cancer, which is very frightening, as current medical methods cannot fully cure cancer.
At the age of 45 to 55, many people are overwhelmed by the great pressures of life and work, along with a gradually declining body, resulting in a “life-and-death ordeal” for those in this age group. I advise men aged 45 to 55 to remember four things to prevent overextending their health.
1. Men after 45 should remember: Eat less leftover food.
Some people may miss meal times due to work or other reasons, leading them to frequently eat leftovers. Although storing leftovers in the fridge at low temperatures can delay food spoilage, the bacteria in the food remain active, posing certain health risks. For health reasons, it is advisable to eat less or avoid leftovers.
2. Men after 45 should remember: Limit salt intake.
Long-term consumption of large amounts of salt not only places a heavy burden on the kidneys, making it difficult to effectively eliminate metabolic waste from the body but can also lead to significant issues in kidney function and increased blood pressure, raising the risk of hypertension.
3. Men after 45 should remember: Stop binge drinking.
Upon entering middle age, many people enjoy drinking; however, those who drink are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, hypertension, and the probability of esophageal cancer is about 6 to 10 times higher compared to normal individuals. For the happiness of their families and their own health, they should drink less, and preferably not at all. If someone already has alcoholic fatty liver, they must quit drinking; otherwise, it will progress to alcoholic hepatitis, and if they remain unvigilant, about 40% of drinkers will progress to cirrhosis.
4. Men after 45 should remember: Pay attention to mental health.
In addition to physical organ health, mental health also needs attention. Many men experience significant life and family pressures after 45, and they may break down in the face of pressures related to raising children, supporting elderly parents, and mortgage responsibilities, leading to depression. If someone shows a lack of interest in everything, appears listless, or even has suicidal thoughts, it is clearly a sign of depression.
Men aged 45 to 55 must remember these four things, for their own sake and for their families, to avoid falling into this critical stage.
