“Inflammation that destroys blood vessels is so scary”... What is the worst lifestyle habit?

The number of people with blood clotting is rapidly increasing. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are increasing, while HDL cholesterol is decreasing. This calls for urgent attention to preventing and controlling hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia). This increases the risk of vascular inflammation and thrombosis, potentially damaging the heart and brain. Let's learn how to manage inflammation during the holiday season.

 

“ Were there this many people who visited the hospital? ?”... heart , What if a brain blood vessel is blocked?

 

The number of people suffering from hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia) is rapidly increasing every year. Last year, approximately 3.04 million people received hospital treatment for dyslipidemia, a whopping 38.4% increase compared to five years ago (2.19 million in 2019) (data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service). Dyslipidemia is a significant risk factor for angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and stroke (cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage), which narrow and block blood vessels in the heart and brain, further adding to the severity of the condition. Stroke is a life-threatening condition that can cause paralysis and speech impairment.

Always overeating to your taste ... Rapidly raises blood sugar and damages blood vessels

 

Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for consuming high-calorie, high-fat, and high-carbohydrate foods, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Furthermore, if you don't exercise, excess energy accumulates in the body, rapidly raising blood sugar and damaging blood vessels. Excessive visceral fat (belly fat) can cause inflammation, contributing to various diseases, including vascular disease. Those who are pre-hyperlipidemia risk developing dyslipidemia if they control their diet and don't exercise during the Chuseok holiday.

 

“ I don't want to move "... WHO significantly below the recommended level of physical activity

 

Koreans tend to be sedentary, a study has found. As of 2021, 52.1% of Koreans fail to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended physical activity levels. The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, including brisk walking, cycling, and housecleaning. Failure to meet these levels can increase inflammation in the body, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, and breast and colon cancer. Women are more likely to be sedentary, and it's crucial to exercise diligently after meals.

 

Foods high in dietary fiber ... Why is it good for blood vessels? ?

 

To prevent and control vascular inflammation, limit high-fat, high-calorie foods and include fiber-rich vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, and seaweed (like kelp) with your meals. Fiber helps reduce triglycerides and cholesterol in the body, preventing rapid blood sugar spikes and preventing inflammation. The allicin in onions and garlic contributes to blood vessel cleansing. For a healthy lifespan, we need to control our appetites and be selective about what we eat. However, the problem is that even though we know this, we fail to put it into practice. .

 

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There are a lot of oily foods during the Chuseok holiday.

To prevent and control inflammation of blood vessels

Limit high-fat, high-calorie foods and eat foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids.

It's good to eat a lot of fish and vegetables rich in dietary fiber.