Post Date March, 04 2023
Men are often symbols of strength and strength, but research data from the British Cancer Research Center show that men have a 60% higher risk of cancer than women, and a higher mortality rate once cancer occurs. Statistics on life expectancy in many countries also show that the average life expectancy of men is 5 to 8 years shorter than that of women. The reason is that stress and bad habits are the main culprits that lead to early "scrapping" of male body parts. In this issue, Life Times interviewed authoritative experts to guide male friends on how to protect the eight key health areas.
Lung: the most vulnerable defense line
Some people say that lung is the most vulnerable defense line for men. As a direct result, lung cancer has become the first cause of death for men in China. Professor Shen Yanying of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital told the Life Times that the reason for failure was that it was difficult to resist the temptation of smoking, which was one of the key factors inducing lung cancer. Statistics show that of the 10 patients who died of lung cancer, 9 were smokers. In addition, air pollution, indoor pollution and overwork are also closely related to lung disease. Zhi Xiuyi, director of the thoracic surgery department of Beijing Xuanwu Hospital, suggested that smoking is harmful without any benefit. Male friends should quit smoking as soon as possible. People over 45 years old with a history of smoking should have a physical examination every year to screen for lung cancer; In case of haze in life, it is best to reduce outdoor activities and wear masks when traveling. Shen Yanying added that pears, loquats, apples, strawberries and other foods can moisten the lungs and nourish the lungs, and can be eaten appropriately.
Liver: farewell to two types of pathological liver
The liver has two well-known "nicknames" - alcoholic liver and fatty liver. Men are the high incidence group of two kinds of pathological liver, and the risk of liver cancer is higher than women. Song Tianqiang, director of the hepatobiliary oncology department of Tianjin Cancer Hospital, told reporters that in general, the number of male patients with liver cancer is 7-10 times that of female patients. In addition to hepatitis, alcoholism, work fatigue, mental tension and frequent staying up late are the main factors inducing liver cancer. Song Tianqiang stressed that male friends who want to prevent liver cancer must correct the above bad habits in addition to hepatitis vaccination. In addition, he suggested that men after the age of 40 should have regular physical examination every year. People who have a history of hepatitis for more than 5 years and a history of alcoholism for more than 5 to 8 years should pay close attention to liver health, preferably once every 3 to 6 months. Shen Yanying added that cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, pakchoi and Korean cabbage contain sulfide, which has detoxification function and is beneficial to protect the liver.
Waist: lose "general belly"
The clinical data shows that in recent years, the rate of men seeking medical treatment due to lumbar diseases is increasing in China. The most common are lumbar disc herniation, lumbar muscle strain, lumbar degenerative changes, etc. Lou Siquan, chief physician of orthopedics department of Peking University Third Hospital, believes that men bear more physical labor, and the incidence of diseases such as lumbar muscle strain is significantly higher than women; In addition, men prefer sports or adventures with strong antagonism and high exercise volume, and the resulting waist injuries are also very common. In addition, working at the desk or driving for a long time can also lead to muscle and ligament fatigue and accelerate the aging of intervertebral disc. Lou Siquan pointed out that when men want to protect their waist, they should not only avoid excessive physical labor and exercise their waist muscles properly, but also control their weight. Losing "general belly" is also beneficial to protect their waist. Shen Yanying said that traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the waist is the house of the kidney". Eating more "five black" foods, such as black rice, black beans, black sesame, black dates, and walnuts, can benefit the kidney, and pay attention to keeping warm and controlling sex.
Stomach: Quit smoking, limit alcohol and live regularly
The data shows that most middle-aged men suffer from gastric diseases to varying degrees, such as gastric polyps, gastric ulcers, chronic atrophic gastritis, etc., which may evolve into gastric cancer if left unchecked. Shen Lin, chief physician of the Department of Gastroenterology of Beijing Cancer Hospital, said that the incidence rate of gastric cancer in men is 1.5 to 2.5 times higher than that in women, and its mortality rate is second only to lung cancer. The reason why gastric diseases favor men is related to men's excessive smoking and drinking, wolfing down, hungry and full, irregular life, etc. Shen Yanying pointed out that at least five points should be done to nourish the stomach: 1. Eat regularly, eat well in the morning, eat well in the afternoon, and eat less in the evening; 2. Refuse high-salt diet and pickled food; 3. Chew slowly, don't eat hot food, and eat less raw and cold food; 4. The stomach and intestines are the "second brain" of the human body, and learn to be contented; 5. Go to bed before 11:00 every night.
Intestine: signs found in digital rectal examination
The data shows that colorectal cancer has become the second most common cancer among men in Beijing in terms of incidence rate, with a trend of youth. Shen Yanying pointed out that excessive intake of animal fat, obvious lack of dietary fiber, sedentary and immobile, and irregular defecation are the main causes of colon cancer. From the perspective of prevention, we should "eat less and move more" in life, that is, eat less fried, fried and pickled foods, increase the amount of exercise, promote intestinal peristalsis, form the habit of regular defecation, and eat more coarse grains, fruits and vegetables and other foods rich in cellulose. Professor Cai Sanjun, director of colorectal surgery at the Cancer Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, also reminded that more than 70% of rectal cancer patients in China are low rectal cancer, which can be detected early through digital rectal examination. Therefore, male friends should not give up this examination because of embarrassment or discomfort during physical examination.
Oral cavity: keep in mind the "three three systems"
Clinical data show that oral cancer is more common in young men. Professor Shen Yanying told reporters that the stimulation of smoking and drinking on oral mucosa and many male friends not paying attention to oral hygiene may cause oral cancer. To protect oral health in daily life, we should keep in mind the "three-three system", that is, brushing teeth three times in the morning, middle and evening every day, three minutes each time. Even if it is not convenient to do it at noon, rinse your mouth with light salt water. Professor Shen reminded that friends with frequent oral ulcers and lasting for 2 weeks should pay more attention to screening oral cancer.
Heart: Quit the "sad" factor
Although both men and women are at high risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the prevalence of coronary heart disease in men is still higher than that in women. Foreign studies have found that 2/3 of male patients with coronary heart disease are characterized by acute myocardial infarction or sudden death, while more than half of female patients are characterized by angina pectoris. Dr. Marian Lekato, the director of the "Gender Differences" program at Columbia University in the United States, once pointed out that the age at which men first suffered from coronary heart disease was about 10 years earlier than women. Shen Yanying pointed out that two major factors hurt men most: 1. Bad eating habits, such as smoking, drinking, and eating without meat; 2. The pressure they bear is greater. The house, car and children are too heavy for them to breathe. However, it is often difficult to effectively solve the problem that "men cannot cry lightly". Professor Shen suggested that men should learn a balanced diet from women who love health, eat more vegetables and fruits, and keep fit; We should also cultivate hobbies and learn to talk, so as to relieve depression, anxiety and other negative emotions and pressures.
Prostate gland: holding urine is a taboo
The small prostate is a man's "place of trouble". Professor Jiang Hui, director of the andrology diagnosis and treatment center of the Third Hospital of Peking University, told reporters that the data showed that about 50% of men would be disturbed by prostatitis at some time in their lives. In recent years, the incidence of prostate cancer in China has shown a high trend. In 2010, the incidence rate of prostate cancer in Beijing was 16.62/100000 in 2010, an increase of more than three times in 10 years. Excessive fat intake, sedentary, frequent urination, and lack of attention to personal hygiene are all inducements. Jiang Hui said that drinking more water is the best way to protect the prostate. It is recommended to drink 2~2.5 liters of water every day, not hold urine, have a light diet, be happy, have moderate sex, and change underwear frequently. Shen Yanying pointed out that tomatoes, grapefruit and other red fruits and vegetables are rich in lycopene, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
