At Zhang Zhen's 73-year-old father-in-law's birthday banquet, Zhang Zhen reminded his father-in-law to pay attention to the so-called "key hurdles" of old age - 73 and 84 years old, believing that these two age groups are important turning points in life. Wu Yan disagreed, believing that this claim was an unfounded rumor, and encouraged her father not to be disturbed by such unfounded claims. Zhang Zhen was unhappy with his wife's rebuttal and demanded a more well-founded explanation.
At an important turning point in human life, medical research reveals two significant stages: 60 and 78 years old. According to 2015 data from the National Cancer Center of China, there were 3.92 million new cancer cases, especially in the 60 to 64 age group, and the incidence of cancer has increased significantly. Further, the China Cause of Death Surveillance Dataset 2021 shows that the rate of increase in mortality accelerated in this age group, reaching 79349 per hundred thousand people. This data reflects that from the age of 60, human health is facing greater challenges.
Miao Yang, chief physician of the Department of Heart Medicine at Xiyuan Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, pointed out that the age of 60 is a period of great fluctuations in human health, and after the age of 70, it enters a relatively stable decade. However, by the age of 78, the human body experiences another significant health swing. The Stanford University study, through blood tests, found that the rate of aging in the human body is not uniform, but accelerates at the ages of 30, 60 and 78. The age of 78, in particular, is considered a critical turning point in the body's aging and health.
Although the above data is based on a foreign sample, for the Chinese population, 78 is equally important. According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, the average life expectancy in China in 2023 is 78The mortality rate for the 1-year-old, 75-79 age group was 399698 per 100,000 people. This shows that after entering the age of 78, people have entered the so-called "life extension period". At this stage, it is crucial to take the right health regimen in order to achieve longevity.
Reduce sedentary time: Sitting for long periods of time can lead to fat accumulation in the lower abdomen and buttocks, increasing the likelihood of obesity and potentially affecting the health of the prostate.
Quit smoking: According to the New England Journal of Medicine, smoking may shorten life expectancy by at least ten years. Therefore, the sooner you give up smoking, the better for your health.
Avoid frequent intake of cold beverages: Frequent consumption of cold beverages can cause damage to the spleen and stomach and may also affect appetite.
Eat less braised food: Braised food needs to be fried during the preparation process, and high-temperature frying may produce carcinogenic heterocyclic amines, which can increase the risk of cancer.
Avoid staying up late: Staying up late often can lead to sleep deprivation, which in turn can affect overall health.
Limit high-salt diets: High-salt diets have been linked to a variety of diseases, including stomach cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and stroke.
To slow down aging, it's crucial to establish a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a positive mindset, exercising moderately, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, and staying away from bad habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. At the same time, regular check-ups and timely treatment of early health problems are also an indispensable part of the anti-aging process.