At 55, it is the golden age of a man’s life, but also a “critical moment” in life.
After the age of 55, the body’s functions gradually decline, exacerbated by poor lifestyle and dietary habits leading to a decrease in immunity. Bacteria and viruses take advantage of this opportunity, causing illnesses.
If this period is successfully navigated, retirement and enjoying old age can follow. However, neglecting health during this time may deteriorate your physical condition, even impacting your lifespan.
For men over 55, it’s a critical time in life. To stay healthy, some things you like need to be restrained.
First thing: Smoking heavily
Every cigarette shortens life by 7 minutes; a pack shortens it by 2 hours 17 minutes. Imagine the impact of heavy smoking after 55.
Statistics show that 9 out of lung cancer deaths are smokers, with 20-30% of men and 3-5% of women being smokers.
If unable to quit smoking, learn to protect your lungs:
Quitting smoking is crucial, but if you can’t, protect your lungs. Consume lung-clearing foods, drink water after smoking, refrain from continuous smoking, and avoid drinking alcohol while smoking to prevent harming your body.
Second thing: Intimacy between spouses
Intimacy between spouses is a common topic involving sexual relations.
It’s a basic human need, and for men over 55, it’s about moderation. Lack of intimacy after 55 not only affects physical health but also mental well-being, potentially leading to marital issues. Excessive activities post-55 can harm the kidneys, exhaust vitality, and trigger various diseases, shortening lifespan. What’s the ideal frequency?
To master intimacy, a US study suggests multiplying the age’s first digit by 9 for the frequency. For example, a 30-year-old should aim for 27 times a month.
Third thing: Prolonged sitting
The World Health Organization reports that over 2 million people die annually due to prolonged sitting, with an estimated 70% of diseases by 2020 attributed to it. Prolonged sitting is among the top killers, impacting private areas’ temperature, causing prostate issues, slowing blood circulation, and hindering toxin elimination.
To stay healthy, accompany sitting with movement. Exercising for an hour daily can counteract the health risks of 8 hours or more of sitting. Especially for office workers, it’s crucial. Take walks during lunch, choose walking or biking as transport, and incorporate short breaks every hour to enhance efficiency and protect health.
