Winter is the season of high incidence of cardiovascular disease, which bothers and fears many people. In fact, there are many reasons for this phenomenon.
Cold weather causes the body to secrete more neuroendocrine hormones, increasing blood pressure, heart rate, and vasoconstriction, which increases the probability of cardiovascular disease.
Chief Physician Gu Xinshun also said that the high incidence of cardiovascular diseases in winter is due to the constriction of blood vessels in the body and the reduction of blood flow due to cold weather, which may also cause myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction and other diseases.
So, how can we prevent cardiovascular disease from happening in winter? Below, I will explain from several aspects such as diet, exercise, and warmth.
First of all, we need to pay attention to our diet. Cardiovascular disease is closely related to diet. Excessive intake of salty, high-fat, high-cholesterol foods can increase blood viscosity and increase the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
Therefore, we should control our diet, avoid excessive intake of foods high in salt, fat and cholesterol, and eat more foods rich in fiber and vitamins such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to maintain the health of blood vessels.
Secondly, we need to step up our movements. Chief Physician Zhao Yiye reminded that winter is a period of high incidence of cardiovascular disease, and patients with cardiovascular disease should take safety measures in terms of warmth, exercise, diet and psychological adjustment. Proper exercise can promote blood circulation, increase myocardial contractility, and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
However, the temperature is low in winter, and cardiovascular accidents are prone to occur when exercising outdoors, so we should choose indoor sports such as swimming, yoga, jogging, etc., or choose to go out to exercise in sunny weather.
Finally, we need to pay attention to keeping warm. Cold weather can cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we should pay attention to keeping warm and try to avoid prolonged exposure to cold. When you go outside, you should wear thick clothing, gloves and hats to avoid physical injury from cold weather.
In addition to this, we also need to maintain good habits. Regular work and rest schedules, adequate sleep and psychological regulation can help prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. At the same time, we should also quit smoking and limit alcohol, avoid excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, so as not to cause damage to the body.