Count the eight bad habits that shorten men's life

We all want to live a long and healthy life, but men blindly think that their bodies are strong and do not need maintenance, or even ignore daily health care, which is extremely detrimental to men's health. Experts say that some bad living habits will affect the health of men. Here are eight bad habits that shorten men's lifespan.

Smoking

Everyone knows that smoking is harmful to the body, but many people do not know the severity of the harm. Studies have shown that the longer you smoke, the greater the damage to your lungs. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease caused by smoking is a major killer of men. Smoking-induced lung cancer cases account for 80%-90% of lung cancer patients. In addition, male smokers are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment when they get older. In addition to making up your mind to quit smoking, you must also master the correct methods, such as creating an environment where you cannot smoke freely.

Unhealthy diet

Irrational nutrient intake is closely related to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, the top killers of men. Men lead a fast-paced life and are busy with work. In order to save time, they often eat a lot of junk food. They also ignore their health, overeat and drink excessively, which over time leads to overweight, high blood fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and many other diseases. To develop healthy eating habits, pay attention to balanced nutrition, eat more fish, soy products, nuts, oats and garlic, which are beneficial to cardiovascular health, and eat less salt and more fruits and vegetables.

Ignoring Mental Health

Although women are three times more likely to attempt suicide than men, the suicide mortality rate among men is higher than that among women. Of all suicide deaths, 79% are men, and after the age of 65, the suicide rate among men is seven times that of women of the same age. The risk of suicide is even higher if one is a chronic alcoholic. Experts suggest that men should pay attention to their mental health, learn to adjust when they are nervous or depressed, and associate insomnia, headaches, poor appetite and other symptoms with psychological problems and take them seriously. They should also take the initiative to learn psychological knowledge and cultivate a positive and happy attitude towards life.

single

Although singles are called "aristocrats", it does not mean they are healthy. They are more likely to be anxious and lack self-confidence psychologically, and are also more susceptible to diseases physically. Compared with women, single men are more harmful to their health. A new study found that the life expectancy of single men is 8-17 years less than that of married men. Another study found that after the age of 50, single men decline much faster than married people. Marriage helps relieve stress and reduce depression levels, and prevents many diseases, while unmarried men are more likely to develop bad habits such as alcoholism, unhealthy diet, avoiding doctors, and promiscuous sex. Experts suggest that singles should try to find a spouse, otherwise they should participate in more positive social activities and communicate with more people.

Driving Carelessly

Research has found that accidental injuries are the number one killer of men aged 40-44, and men are more likely to get into car accidents than women. Research has found that the main reasons why middle-aged men are more likely to get into car accidents include: fatigue driving, speeding, weekend or midnight racing, etc.

Prolonged exposure to electronic devices

The longer you play games, use computers, mobile phones and other electronic devices, the less time you have for healthy activities such as exercise, sleep, and interpersonal communication. Reduced social interaction increases the risk of depression and cognitive impairment. In this regard, men have much less self-control than women because women are distracted by children or housework from electronic devices.

Sedentary

Many men drive cars and take elevators, sitting all day and night, in a "static" state. Over time, this can easily lead to chronic diseases such as obesity, "three highs", and osteoporosis. In addition, long periods of sitting can easily lead to chronic prostatitis. Men must change their lifestyles and exercise. They should seize every possible opportunity to exercise, such as walking instead of driving, climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator, and exercising appropriately during work breaks.

Not paying attention to UV protection

The American Skin Cancer Association found that because men work and exercise outdoors more and have shorter hair, they are exposed to more harmful ultraviolet rays and are twice as likely to develop skin cancer as women. The American Academy of Dermatology also found that men have a poorer awareness of self-protection and inspection for skin cancer. This problem is not prominent in my country. Generally speaking, Chinese people spend less time in the sun, which does not cause serious problems such as skin cancer. However, it is common for people to develop cataracts over time because they do not wear sunglasses when going out. It is recommended to protect all parts of the body when ultraviolet rays are strong in the summer.

For the sake of good health, we male compatriots must take good care of our daily health.