Doing one thing before going to bed increases the risk of sudden death in the elderly

Many elderly people have the habit of drinking two glasses of white wine before going to bed at night, believing that this will help dispel the cold, induce sleep, and relieve fatigue. But research in recent years has shown that there is no scientific basis for doing so.

On the contrary, if accompanied by cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it may cause cerebral hemorrhage or sudden cardiac death.

If you drink alcohol before going to bed at night, the alcohol will be absorbed into the blood after a few minutes, strongly stimulating the inner walls of blood vessels and causing blood pressure to rise. The more you drink, the higher your blood pressure. This can cause the already hardened blood vessels in the brain to rupture, leading to cerebral hemorrhage.

The researchers also found that people who drink alcohol before going to bed, if they snore twice (i.e. respiratory disorders), suffocating for more than ten seconds each time, can not only increase blood pressure, but also cause coronary artery spasm, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and even sudden death due to heart dysfunction.

Precautions for the elderly to keep healthy

1. Learn from history. Talk to your doctor about your medical history and see what lessons you can learn from it so you can avoid making the same mistakes in the future.

2. Do stretching exercises several times a day. Stretching helps increase blood flow to your muscles, which in turn increases your flexibility.

3. Exercise your eyes to eliminate fatigue. First roll your eyes clockwise, then counterclockwise, and finally practice blinking. Repeat 5 times a day.

4. Smile often. Laughter has the effect of relaxing the body and mind, increasing endorphins in the body, and promoting blood circulation. Smiling more often releases natural pain relievers, endorphins and serotonin, which also help lower blood pressure and reduce stress.

5. Keep your mouth clean. As people age, their oral cavity is more susceptible to disease. Brushing teeth, flossing and professional oral care can help reduce the risk of oral disease in the elderly.

6. Play a memory game. Memory is like a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it becomes. Do more crossword puzzles and you will be away from Alzheimer's disease.

7. Eat more raw fruits and vegetables. When some fruits and vegetables are cooked, their nutrients and various enzymes that are beneficial to health will be greatly reduced, so it is best to eat them raw.

8. Climb stairs more often. Moderate stair climbing can enhance leg strength and benefit cardiopulmonary health.

9. Learn a musical instrument. Playing a musical instrument helps improve brain function.

10. Choose natural sweeteners. Replace refined white sugar with honey, syrup, etc.