Experts reveal: 6 indicators determine the lifespan

Index 1: Blood pressure

Changes in blood pressure directly reflect the operation of the cardiovascular system.

The World Health Organization sets 140/90 mmHg as the limit for hypertension. Normal people's blood pressure will occasionally exceed the standard under stress conditions such as exercise, mood swings, and overwork, but the blood pressure can fall back to normal after the interfering factors disappear, so there is no need to worry too much.

However, if the blood pressure rises for a period of time, whether at home, in the clinic, or in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, the measured blood pressure value exceeds 140/90 mmHg, it is high blood pressure.

Hypertension itself is a disease and a risk factor for many chronic diseases.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 Lifestyle changes in daily life, such as salt restriction, weight loss, smoking cessation, exercise, etc., to prevent high blood pressure;

　　 People over 35 years old should measure their blood pressure regularly. Once it exceeds 140/90 mmHg, they must go to a regular hospital for medical treatment, especially those with a family history of hypertension should pay more attention;

　　 Hypertensive patients undergoing treatment must adhere to treatment and monitoring of blood pressure to control it within the normal range, and avoid blindly stopping or reducing the dose.

Index 2: Body temperature

The temperature under the armpit of a normal person is 36°C~37°C, which fluctuates slightly throughout the day, slightly lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon.

　　 Body temperature is also related to age. Generally, children have higher body temperatures, while newborns and elderly people have lower body temperatures. After exercise and eating, women's body temperature is slightly higher before menstruation or during pregnancy. Emotions, nervousness, etc. also affect body temperature.

　　 The body's heat production and heat dissipation are regulated by the central nervous system. Many diseases may impair the normal regulation of body temperature. Generally speaking, when the body temperature is higher than 41℃ or lower than 25℃, it will seriously affect the functions of various systems (especially the activities of the nervous system), and even threaten life.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 Old people often do not feel that they have a fever. Therefore, it is best to take your body temperature first when you are mentally weak, lose your appetite, or your ability to react poorly; if the body temperature reaches about 37°C, it means that an infection may have occurred in the body and you need to seek medical attention in time.

Index 3: Respiration rate

　　 Relatively speaking, the faster and shorter the breathing, the worse the cardiopulmonary function; the slower and deeper the breathing, the better the cardiopulmonary function.

　　A person breathes about 17,000 times a day, and the air entering the lungs is about 0.946 liters per minute, but the air that really enters the lungs is much lower than this number.

　　Research has shown that modern people breathe faster than ancient people, taking only 3.3 seconds each time. Shallow breathing leads to reduced ventilation and hypoxia in the brain. It is also closely related to anxiety, depression, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and even cancer.

　　 Human life span is closely related to cardiopulmonary function. Deep breathing takes in more oxygen, higher organ utilization, and even allows a person to live a few more years.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 In order to slow down the breathing rate, on the one hand, we must strengthen physical exercise and increase lung capacity; on the other hand, we can practice deep breathing. You can take the "inhale-stop (hold your breath for 10-20 seconds)-exhale" method. When inhaling, try to inhale evenly and slowly through your nose. When you exhale, you must spit out to maximize exhaust gas. Practice deep breathing for 3-10 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day.

Indicator 4: Heart rate

　　 Generally speaking, the heart rate of a normal person is 60 to 100 beats per minute. A number of studies have found that the faster the heart rate, the shorter the life expectancy. People with a heart rate of fewer than 90 beats per minute are less likely to get heart disease.

　　 The faster the heart rate of patients with coronary heart disease, the greater the chance of cardiovascular events and the higher the risk of death. The heart rate is controlled at 60 to 74 beats per minute, and life is the safest.

　　 Whether patients with coronary heart disease or normal people, increased heart rate is a potential risk factor. Lowering the heart rate is an important means to prevent cardiovascular disease.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 Exercise should be strengthened in life, to get rid of bad habits such as smoking, alcoholism, staying up late, and at the same time ensure adequate sleep, maintain a good attitude, avoid anger, and help stabilize heart rate. The benefits of exercise to the heart are long-term and the best effect. Persistent exercise can slow down the heart rate.

　　 Patients with coronary heart disease should slow down their heart rate. In addition to proper exercise, they can also be controlled with medication. It should be noted that the heart rate of the elderly with basic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes is likely to become faster due to the increased inactivity. It is best to choose moderate-intensity relaxation exercises.

Index 5: Pain

　　Pain is the most direct signal when the body is unwell, and it is a self-protection function. In the medical world, pain is considered one of the important vital signs.

　　Many people are not surprised by pain. The main coping method is "forbearance". They don't realize that pain is not only a symptom of some diseases but also a disease in itself. Severe chronic pain can cause dysfunction of various systems and even life-threatening.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 Once there is pain, go to the hospital for treatment immediately. Take medication under the guidance of a doctor. Do not take painkillers indiscriminately, so as not to cover up the symptoms of the original disease.

Index 6: walking speed  

　　Walking speed can predict the length of life, especially in people over 75 years old. The average person’s walking speed is 0.9 m/s, and those below 0.6 m/s have an increased risk of death, and that above 1 m/s live longer.

　　Walking speed can also indicate some complex health conditions, such as cognitive function and mental status. Beige said: "A person's walking speed is slower than a normal person, indicating that there is a problem with one of his systems or mental health."

　　 In life, you should pay attention to the walking speed of the elderly at home. If it slows down suddenly, you should go to the hospital for related examinations. If the regular pace of the elderly is less than 0.8 m/s, that is, walking less than 4 meters in 5 seconds, it means that muscle strength is atrophied and sarcopenia may occur. To ensure walking speed, it is necessary to increase daily exercise, walking briskly is a good choice.

　　●Expert advice:

　　 Walk briskly, each lasting 40-60 minutes. People who are just beginning to exercise can start by walking briskly for half an hour, and then gradually extend the time.

　　 When walking briskly, the heart rate should generally be maintained at 120 to 140 beats per minute, and the body should sweat slightly.