The saying goes, "A diligent person will not collapse." For the elderly, the "diligence" in health preservation should include the following aspects:
Diligent in learning: The elderly can read books and newspapers, watch TV, listen to the radio to learn about domestic and international affairs. They can also learn calligraphy, painting, photography, stamp collecting, gardening, and bird keeping to make their later years colorful. There is always a sense of pleasure and accomplishment when learning something new.
Diligent in hands-on activities: The elderly can actively participate in social welfare activities and do some household chores within their abilities. This not only adds interest to their lives but also exercises their bodies.
Diligent in walking: The elderly can take regular walks, which is beneficial for promoting blood circulation, strengthening muscles and bones, and delaying aging.
Diligent in communication: Regularly communicating with family and friends can help the elderly stay away from loneliness and maintain a good psychological state.
Diligent in chewing: When eating, the elderly should chew slowly, which aids in digestion and absorption of food and also creates a sense of fullness, preventing overeating.
Diligent in exercising the brain: Declining brain function is an important cause of aging. The elderly can exercise their brains by thinking and reflecting more, which can prevent cognitive decline and maintain vitality.
Diligent in using the mouth: Laughing and speaking more can have a positive effect on the brain, especially in developing the functions of the right hemisphere of the brain and preventing brain function decline.
Diligent in physical exercise: Physical exercise is a good way to enhance physical fitness and prolong life. Exercise can promote blood circulation throughout the body, ensure sufficient blood supply to the brain, and help with memory. In addition to improving physical fitness, physical exercise can also expand social circles for the elderly.
Diligent in combing hair: Combing hair is also an important health preservation method. Combing the body with a comb can be considered as a "skin friction fitness technique," which can promote meridian circulation, improve skin blood circulation, enhance disease resistance, and strengthen physical fitness.
Diligent in massage: Massaging various acupoints on the chest, back, navel, and soles of the feet can not only promote blood circulation but also improve digestion and absorption.
Diligent in swallowing saliva: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that regular swallowing of saliva can irrigate the internal organs, moisturize the joints and skin, enhance spleen and stomach function, and promote digestion and absorption. Swallowing saliva three times a day, morning, noon, and evening, for a long time will bring benefits.
Diligent in eating less: Eating a large amount of food at once is more likely to cause weight gain and increase the burden on the heart, especially for elderly people with heart disease. It is advisable for them to eat less but more frequently.
