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Please keep this guide for a healthy and comfortable summer

2026-05-20   

The beginning of summer has passed, and Xiaoman is approaching. On May 19th, the National Health Commission held a press conference, inviting several experts to provide scientific and practical tips on common health problems in summer. In hot weather, children are more likely to indulge in cold drinks, snacks, or eat too quickly or excessively, leading to indigestion. Liu Zhengtang, chief physician of Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminds parents to help their children develop good eating habits, eat regularly and in moderation, try to eat less or avoid cold drinks and high sugar snacks, and avoid running or jumping immediately after meals. If the child only has mild bloating and poor appetite, they can first regulate it through a light diet and small meals. As summer approaches, the prevention and control of myopia in children and adolescents has also attracted much attention. Wang Ningli, chief physician of Beijing Tongren Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, said that there is no "miracle tool" for myopia prevention and control. The most crucial thing is to increase outdoor activities during the day, change children's eye hygiene, reduce close range reading, avoid lying in bed reading, and sleep on time without staying up late. Night lights should be avoided in the bedroom as much as possible. As temperatures rise, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases cannot be ignored. Zhao Xueyan, chief physician of Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, stated that after the activity, there were obvious chest tightness, chest pain, persistent shortness of breath, palpitations and other symptoms, and timely medical attention should be sought. If there is a crooked corner of the mouth, poor movement of one side of the body, unclear speech, unclear vision, severe headache, etc., it is not recommended to delay and call 120 as soon as possible. It is not recommended to seek medical attention or wait for observation. Experts suggest that we should also pay attention to the risks of "no feeling". For example, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia usually have no obvious symptoms at the early stage, but they are important risk factors for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular atherosclerosis. People with long-term smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, frequent staying up late, high mental stress, and a family history of early-onset cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay more attention to changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and weight. Due to high temperatures and heavy humidity, some people are keen on "detoxifying and removing dampness" through methods such as red bean coix seed water, moisture relieving pastries, and moisture relieving foot bags. Liu Zhengtang reminds that dampness removing products should vary from person to person. Raw Job's tears tend to be cold, and it is not recommended for people with weak gastrointestinal health, prone to diarrhea, menstruating women, and pregnant women to consume them in large quantities for a long time. Moisturizing pastries often have high sugar content, and people with high blood sugar should eat less. Soaking feet can help people relax, but people at risk of skin ulceration, foot infection, and diabetes should try to avoid soaking feet. If they are chronically tired, have a poor appetite, have bloated stomach, and have sticky stools, they should go to a medical institution for judgment. In addition, sweating increases in hot weather. How to drink water scientifically? Zhang Lan, a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said that it is necessary to drink water in small amounts multiple times and actively replenish water, and not wait until obvious thirst before drinking water; Prefer plain water and avoid long-term consumption of high sugar beverages in large quantities; The water temperature should be close to room temperature, as water that is too cold or too hot may irritate or damage the gastrointestinal tract; After sweating a lot, working outdoors for a long time, or exercising, electrolytes can be supplemented appropriately, but diluted salt water is not suitable for long-term or excessive consumption. Patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and other conditions should be particularly cautious. In response to the significant increase in outdoor activities such as public travel and camping in summer, Zhang Lan suggests that attention should be paid to preventing mosquito and tick bites. Wear light colored, smooth fabrics, pants and jackets with loose fasteners, and check the whole body after returning home, especially paying attention to hidden parts such as behind the ears, groin, and outer side of the legs for tick attachment. Do not come into close contact with rodents, otters, and other animals. (Looking into the New Era)

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Source:Xinhua News Agency

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