Doctors give you 15 tips from head to toe to help you stay young and energetic

Today, we will share professional advice from many authoritative doctors to help you stay young like a child. The following 15 practical tips are not only simple and easy to follow, but also scientifically effective. Let's take a look!

Brain: Use your brain

First, let's start with the brain. A professor at the School of Life Sciences of Sun Yat-sen University pointed out that the brain follows the principle of " use it or lose it ". In order to keep the brain active, we need to constantly give it benign stimulation.

For example, learning new skills, playing educational games or reading can help us establish new neural connections, making the brain's neural network denser and information transmission more efficient.

Eyes: Look far away

Ophthalmologists at Beijing Anzhen Hospital recommend that after getting up every morning, you can try to look at distant scenery, then slowly bring your gaze closer, and then look far away again. Alternating this several times can help adjust the focus of the eyes, relax the ciliary muscles, and protect your eyesight.

Skin: Keep moisturized

The director of the Dermatology Department of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University suggested that applying moisturizing products within three minutes after bathing can allow the skin to absorb more moisture and become more delicate and smooth. Especially the elbows, knees, heels and other parts should be cared for more.

Oral: Regular teeth cleaning

Stomatologists at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine recommend that you clean your teeth at least once a year and develop a habit of regular oral checkups . This can effectively remove dental plaque and prevent gum disease.

Esophagus: Don’t eat food that is too hot

A gastrointestinal surgeon at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University warned that hot food can cause damage to the esophagus and stomach. The temperature of the human mouth and esophagus is about 36.5°C to 37.2°C, and the high temperature range that can be tolerated is about 50°C to 60°C. Therefore, you should avoid eating hot food or hot drinks .

Lungs: abdominal breathing

Doctors at the Fuwai Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences advocate abdominal breathing, which can not only expand lung capacity, but also improve cardiopulmonary function, just like massaging the heart and lungs . The specific method is to inhale through the nose and try to keep the abdomen straight; exhale through the mouth and contract the abdomen at the same time .

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Heart: Weight control

According to a study published in the Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2023, being overweight or obese is one of the main causes of heart aging among residents aged 35-64 in China . Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight ( BMI = weight/height² = 18.5~24kg/m²) is essential for heart health.

Stomach: Eat less salt

Doctors at the Gastrointestinal Tumor Center of Chongqing Cancer Hospital pointed out that the World Health Organization recommends that the daily salt intake of each person should not exceed 6 grams . Excessive salt intake will damage the gastric mucosa and may induce gastric cancer in the long run.

Liver: Drink less alcohol

A gastroenterologist at the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University emphasized that long-term and heavy drinking can cause alcoholic liver disease, which in severe cases can lead to cirrhosis and even liver cancer.

According to research, if a man's daily alcohol intake exceeds 60 grams and a woman's daily alcohol intake exceeds 40 grams, it is considered " excessive drinking ." This is equivalent to no more than 2.5 bottles of 750ml beer for men and no more than 1.5 bottles for women.

Kidney: Drink less old soup

A nephrologist at Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital reminds us that old soups that have been simmered for a long time contain a large amount of purine. High purine intake can easily lead to hyperuricemia, gout and kidney damage.

Bladder: Don’t hold your urine

A urologist at Zhengzhou People's Hospital in Henan Province said that holding urine will keep the bladder full for a long time, affecting the elasticity of the bladder wall and increasing the risk of cystitis.

Bones: Get more sun

Accumulating a good bone mass foundation when you are young is very important for maintaining bone health in old age. A trauma orthopedic surgeon at Peking University People's Hospital pointed out that maintaining bone mass is inseparable from calcium supplementation, vitamin D supplementation, and sun exposure .

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Sunbathing can help the body synthesize vitamin D3 and promote calcium absorption. It is recommended to sunbathe for 10-30 minutes two or three times a week , avoiding intense periods.

Joints: Go hiking less

Sports rehabilitation therapists at Peking University Third Hospital remind us that excessive pressure on joints can cause irreversible damage. People who are overweight or have knee problems should avoid excessive squatting, climbing and other activities to reduce the burden on the joints.

Muscles: Regular exercise

The director of the Department of Geriatrics at the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminded that long-term lack of exercise can lead to muscle atrophy and poor respiratory and circulatory function. Therefore, regular exercise should be done to help maintain muscle strength.

There are also many opportunities to exercise in daily life, such as climbing stairs and doing housework like tidying clothes, sweeping, mopping the floor, and cleaning windows .

Immunity: Mood stability

The director of the Department of Psychology and Sleep at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine pointed out that emotions are closely related to immunity . Tension and anxiety can affect the normal functioning of the immune system.