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With the acceleration of people's pace of life, napping has become a habit in many people's daily life. Especially after the age of 50, proper napping has important health benefits. However, napping is not something that can be done at will, and there are certain precautions that we need to follow. This article will reveal the "3 Don'ts" to remember when taking a nap after the age of 50 to help you achieve a healthy nap and prolong your life.
1. Don't overeat and then take a nap.
Many people feel sleepy after lunch, so they choose to take a nap to relieve fatigue. However, napping while overeating can adversely affect your health. First of all, taking a nap immediately after a meal will cause gastrointestinal peristalsis to slow down, and the digestive function will be blocked, which can easily cause digestive diseases such as indigestion and stomach distension in the long run. Second, napping after meals can cause insufficient blood supply to the brain, affect brain function, and may even increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, people after the age of 50 should pay attention to taking proper rest after lunch and waiting for food to be digested before taking a nap to ensure good health.
2. Don't take too long a nap.
Napping is not always better. For people after the age of 50, the appropriate nap time should be 20-30 minutes. Excessive napping time can cause the body to enter a deep sleep cycle, which can affect work and life in the afternoon. In addition, prolonged naps may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that people who nap for more than 1 hour have a 60% higher incidence of cardiovascular disease than those who nap for 20-30 minutes. Therefore, people after the age of 50 should pay attention to controlling the nap time, and it is advisable to keep it at 20-30 minutes.
3. Don't take a nap at the tuyere.
Taking a nap at the tuyere has many adverse effects on the body. First of all, the air flow at the tuyere is larger, which can easily cause the body temperature to drop and make the body cold. Especially after the age of 50, the body's resistance gradually decreases, and it is more likely to catch a cold. Secondly, napping at the tuyere can easily lead to insufficient blood supply to the brain, dizziness, headache and other symptoms. In addition, noise and bright light at the tuyere can also affect the quality of napping. Therefore, when people after the age of 50 choose a nap location, they should try to choose a quiet and comfortable environment and avoid taking a nap at the tuyere.
In addition to the above "3 don'ts", people after the age of 50 should also pay attention to the following points when taking a nap:
1.Maintain a good sleeping position: Keep your body relaxed during napping and try to lie on your side or stomach to avoid compression on your heart and lungs.
2.Avoid strenuous exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before napping to avoid over-excitement and affect the quality of napping.
3.Maintain a nap routine: Try to take a nap at the same time every day to develop a good biological clock and improve the quality of napping.
4.Pay attention to food and drink: Do not drink excessive alcohol, coffee and strong tea before napping, so as not to affect sleep.
5.Maintain a good mood: Avoid mood swings before napping to keep your mood calm and help you fall asleep.
In conclusion, if people after the age of 50 want to realize the health benefits of napping, they need to follow the "3 don'ts" principle above and pay attention to other related matters. Only in this way can you ensure that napping has a positive impact on your health, which in turn leads to a longer life.
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