Avoid gluttony. Young people grow taller, young adults gain muscle, and middle-aged people gain fat. This is the law of human growth and development. In order to prevent body weight gain, middle-aged people should not only exercise regularly but also avoid consuming high-fat and high-sugar foods. Additionally, it is advisable to not overeat during dinner and to only eat until feeling 50% full.
Avoid laziness. As the saying goes, "A tree gets old from its roots, and a person gets old from their legs." When reaching middle age, people often feel heavy legs, lower back pain, and leg pain, indicating that aging has quietly arrived. Therefore, middle-aged people should avoid laziness and engage in physical sports and activities within their physical capabilities, considering their own body and work conditions. Doing household chores can also be a good form of exercise.
Avoid excessive labor. Middle-aged people bear the burden of both work and family, and the human body has a limited capacity to withstand external pressures. If that limit is exceeded, it can lead to excessive fatigue and illness. Therefore, middle-aged people should remember not to overwork themselves.
Avoid excessive desire. To avoid premature aging, people in middle age should only have love and not excessive desires. Excessive sexual activity can harm the spirit, shorten life, and impact health. Some middle-aged people rely on "aphrodisiacs" to seek excessive sexual pleasure, which is essentially self-harm.
Avoid anger. Illnesses arise from one's temper. If one's temper is not in harmony, it can easily evolve into harmful factors that cause disease. Therefore, middle-aged people should not easily get angry or lose their temper. They should remember: "Excessive complaints can lead to intestinal damage, and it's best to broaden your horizons."
Avoid sorrow. Middle-aged people may carry heavy burdens due to work or family, which can make them prone to excessive worry and sensitivity. Such emotions can easily accelerate aging. Therefore, middle-aged people should learn to resolve problems and face them calmly, instead of constantly being filled with worry.
Avoid alcohol. Some middle-aged people often drink excessively and find no pleasure in life without alcohol. However, excessive alcohol intake can damage liver function and affect the health of the kidneys, spleen, and digestive system. Therefore, it is best for middle-aged people to quit drinking. If they must drink, it is better to consume low-alcohol beverages or replace alcohol with tea or fruit juice.
