In life, we often see older people active in morning exercises, insisting on walking, practicing Tai Chi, or joining square dances in the park, while younger people tend to stay at home and rest, seemingly lacking interest in outdoor activities, puzzled by why older people have such abundant energy. In fact, middle-aged and elderly friends often sigh, “Once a person gets older, various diseases follow.” This reflects the reality they have personally experienced.
As age advances, various systems and organs of the body gradually age, leading to reduced immunity and decreased adaptability to the external environment, making older people more susceptible to various diseases. Common ailments include diabetes, osteoporosis, arteriosclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts, brain atrophy, etc. Moreover, the environment is filled with bacteria, viruses, and pollutants, making older people, especially those with reduced bronchial elasticity, more prone to respiratory infections and requiring more attention.
In view of this, for the health of middle-aged and elderly people, here are some suggestions to maintain respiratory system health:
– Pay attention to weather changes to protect the respiratory system: Adjust clothing timely according to the weather to prevent colds. Wear masks when going out to effectively defend against cold air, dust, and pathogens, maintaining respiratory health.
– Maintain a balanced diet and adequate water intake: Ensure balanced nutrition, choose light, easily digestible, and nutrient-rich foods, increase protein and vitamin intake, avoid stimulating foods. Drinking plenty of water can promote respiratory metabolism. For those already ill, warm water or herbal drinks containing chrysanthemum, monk fruit, etc., can help moisten the lungs.
– Moderate exercise and breathing exercises: Practice Tai Chi, walking, jogging, aerobic exercises, and respiratory muscle training such as deep breathing exercises, blowing balloons, etc., to enhance respiratory and lung function, reducing the risk of respiratory system diseases.
Our wish is for every middle-aged and elderly person to enjoy a healthy and long life, away from the threat of respiratory system diseases.
