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In the autumn breeze and the chill in the sky, Ms. Wang, a retired bank clerk from the municipal hospital, came to the health check-up center of the municipal hospital.
The results of the examination surprised her, and her walking speed was only 0.6 m/s, which was well below the normal level of her peers.
This meant that she was at high risk of disability and death over the next decade, and doctors told her that slow walking reflected an overall decline in the body's functioning.
"If this continues, I am afraid it will be difficult for you to maintain a good ability to take care of yourself." The doctor advised. Ms. Wang realized that her health condition was dire and that she had to act urgently.
Under the guidance of the doctor, Ms. Wang started a new life, she joined the community fitness class, and insisted on doing a moderate amount of aerobic exercise every day.
At first, her knees often ached when she walked, but she gritted her teeth and persevered. A few months later, Ms. Wang was pleasantly surprised to find that her walking speed had returned to her normal level of 0.9 meters per second.
This achievement is really not easy for a person who is over half a hundred years old. The doctor explained that moderate exercise can help improve cardiopulmonary fitness, strengthen muscle strength, protect joints, etc., so as to maintain a faster walking speed.
"Walking is actually a complex exercise, which requires the coordination and cooperation of various systems such as breathing, circulation, muscles, and nerves, and the speed of walking reflects the overall functional condition of the human body." So says the doctor.
Walking disorders not only affect daily life, but also often predict the occurrence of serious diseases, and studies have found that older people who walk fast have about 30% lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who walk slowly.
This is related to the fact that exercise can improve physical fitness and metabolic status.
Of course, walking speed is not a panacea, it is only an important reference indicator to assess health status.
Some patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other diseases, although the body seems to be tough, the gait may be abnormal, and the walking speed does not represent the overall level of health.
"All in all, middle-aged and elderly people should insist on moderate exercise to prevent the decline of physical fitness and cognitive function, in addition, regular physical examination is also very important, so that early treatment of illness is achieved." When Ms. Wang was leaving, the doctor advised.
It is not until the last moment of life that we truly understand the full meaning of life.
But in the journey of life, we will eventually realize that health is the most precious wealth in life, and it is the premise of all pursuits.
Maintaining a faster walking speed means better limb function and a lower risk of disease, which is of great significance for middle-aged and older people.
Of course, walking speed alone is not a complete picture of health. We need to assess all aspects of physical and cognitive functions in a multi-faceted way, and proactively prevent diseases.
After all, living and learning is the highest state of life. Let's start from bit by bit, with a positive and optimistic attitude, and take our own life path.
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[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】