Traditional Chinese medicine experts say that there is a saying in the field of health preservation that "wait for the sunlight." This means that elderly people should engage in outdoor activities after the rise of the sun, which is better than going out before the sun comes up. This is because in the chilly spring, elderly people with weaker resistance are more prone to illness if they go out too early and face the invasion of cold air.
At the same time, experts point out that during the transition between winter and spring, the elderly face an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. If elderly people feel chest tightness or palpitations during exercise, they must seek medical treatment in a timely manner and not be careless. Moreover, eight to nine o'clock in the morning is the peak time for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the elderly, so it is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise as much as possible. The expert suggests that the simplest and most suitable form of exercise for the elderly is walking, and they can stop when they feel slightly sweaty and breathless.
Joint pain is also a significant health issue affecting the elderly. Experts say that early spring is a high incidence period for bone and joint diseases in the elderly. The elderly have poor blood circulation, which is referred to as "insufficient qi and blood, insufficient kidney qi" in traditional Chinese medicine. In spring, wind and cold easily invade the joints, causing joint pain or exacerbating rheumatic diseases. Experts remind elderly people to pay attention to "keeping warm in spring" and avoid taking off winter clothes too early during exercise.
