Things to note for middle-aged men to keep healthy in autumn

We know that the topic of health care has attracted much attention. This is not only because of the high incidence of various diseases due to work pressure, air environment, food pollution, etc., but also because of the improvement of living standards. People pay more attention to the quality of life and health. Especially for middle-aged men, family time is generally more stable at this time, so they should cherish their bodies. Here are some health care issues in autumn:

1. Supplement vitamins

Vitamins play an important role in the human immune system. The number and vitality of various immune cells in the body when resisting foreign invasion are related to vitamins. Therefore, in the autumn cold season, don't forget to take vitamin C tablets every day. You can also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as kiwis and oranges. In order to keep the respiratory mucosa moist, you should also supplement vitamin A. The best sources are fennel, carrots and cabbage. In addition, eat a handful of walnut kernels or sunflower seeds regularly, which are rich in vitamin E.

2. Massage 3 acupoints

By stimulating three acupoints, local blood circulation can be improved, preventing inflammation that is easy to occur in autumn, and improving immunity. These three acupoints are Dazhui (below the most prominent vertebra behind the neck when bowing the head), Quchi (the outer end of the elbow cross-line formed by bending the elbow to a right angle, and then move 1.5 inches outward), Fengmen (two joints down from Dazhui, and then move one and a half fingers to the left and right). You can use the middle finger to massage each acupoint for 2-3 minutes.

3. Do moderate exercise regularly

Diseases that are prone to occur in cold weather are all related to the heart and lungs. Healthy heart and lungs can reduce the incidence of diseases in autumn. Appropriate moderate-intensity exercise can improve heart and lung function and enhance human immunity. Moderate exercise means that the heart rate during exercise reaches 60%-70% of the maximum heart rate (220 minus one's age). For example, the maximum heart rate of a 25-year-old is 220-25=195. When exercising, the heart rate should be controlled between 195×60% and 195×70%, that is, between 117 and 137. Exercises recommended by fitness experts are walking, swimming, and jogging.

In fact, the health recommendations for middle-aged men are not limited to the three points mentioned above. There are many details worthy of our attention, including diet, living habits, and of course sleep, which are very important for the human immune system and resistance. As for sleep issues, especially in autumn, it is recommended that middle-aged men try to add one more hour of sleep than usual if time permits.