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Update Date: 2009/05/17 10:17 (Central News Agency Reporter Huang Huimin, Taipei)
Doctors have stated that Japan has renamed chronic diseases as "lifestyle-related diseases." If good habits are cultivated from a young age, one can "live long, live well, and age slowly." However, 20 harmful lifestyle habits—such as crossing legs and preferring hot foods—must be changed.
Former Tri-Service General Hospital Superintendent Song Pikun noted that Japan's 98-year-old health examination pioneer, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, has vigorously promoted the concept that "chronic diseases are lifestyle-related diseases." Drawing from over 60 years of medical experience, he observed that many chronic, modern, and age-related illnesses stem from daily diet and lifestyle habits.
Song Pikun explained that after more than a decade of effort, Dr. Hinohara successfully had chronic, modern, and age-related diseases officially renamed as "lifestyle-related diseases" in Japan. Hinohara emphasized that by replacing bad habits with good ones, chronic diseases can be prevented. Remarkably, Hinohara climbed the Great Wall at the age of 95.
Song further pointed out that among the factors contributing to human mortality, medical care accounts for 10%, environment and genetics each account for 20%, while the remaining 50% is attributed to lifestyle habits—a proportion that continues to grow. In other words, individuals bear half the responsibility for their own mortality.
At 81 years old, Song Pikun remarked that many assume illness is inevitable with age and even justify age-related ailments. However, he stressed that maintaining good habits over decades can lead not only to "fewer or no illnesses" but also to "longevity, quality living, and slower aging."
The MJ Health Management Institution has thus identified "20 harmful lifestyle habits that must be changed." Beyond well-known risks like smoking, drinking, betel nut chewing, and skipping breakfast, the list includes:
- Preferring hot foods
- Insufficient water intake
- Excessive computer gaming
- Sleeping fewer than 4 or more than 9 hours
- Reading on the toilet
- Crossing legs
- Bending to lift heavy objects
- Prolonged standing in high heels
Additionally, excessively hot foods can damage mucous membranes, leading to acute esophagitis and gastritis. Oversleeping may prolong cerebral cortex suppression, impairing comprehension, memory, and immunity. Reading on the toilet can prolong bowel movements, causing rectal varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Crossing legs restricts blood flow, increasing risks of venous thrombosis, scoliosis, and herniated discs.
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Chronic Diseases Equal Lifestyle Diseases: 20 Bad Habits You Must Change
Doctors have stated that Japan has renamed chronic diseases as "lifestyle-related diseases." If good habits are cultivated from a young age, one can "live long, live well, and age slowly." However, 20 harmful lifestyle habits—such as crossing legs and preferring hot foods—must be changed.
Former Tri-Service General Hospital Superintendent Song Pikun noted that Japan's 98-year-old health examination pioneer, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara, has vigorously promoted the concept that "chronic diseases are lifestyle-related diseases." Drawing from over 60 years of medical experience, he observed that many chronic, modern, and age-related illnesses stem from daily diet and lifestyle habits.
Song Pikun explained that after more than a decade of effort, Dr. Hinohara successfully had chronic, modern, and age-related diseases officially renamed as "lifestyle-related diseases" in Japan. Hinohara emphasized that by replacing bad habits with good ones, chronic diseases can be prevented. Remarkably, Hinohara climbed the Great Wall at the age of 95.
Song further pointed out that among the factors contributing to human mortality, medical care accounts for 10%, environment and genetics each account for 20%, while the remaining 50% is attributed to lifestyle habits—a proportion that continues to grow. In other words, individuals bear half the responsibility for their own mortality.
At 81 years old, Song Pikun remarked that many assume illness is inevitable with age and even justify age-related ailments. However, he stressed that maintaining good habits over decades can lead not only to "fewer or no illnesses" but also to "longevity, quality living, and slower aging."
The MJ Health Management Institution has thus identified "20 harmful lifestyle habits that must be changed." Beyond well-known risks like smoking, drinking, betel nut chewing, and skipping breakfast, the list includes:
- Preferring hot foods
- Insufficient water intake
- Excessive computer gaming
- Sleeping fewer than 4 or more than 9 hours
- Reading on the toilet
- Crossing legs
- Bending to lift heavy objects
- Prolonged standing in high heels
Additionally, excessively hot foods can damage mucous membranes, leading to acute esophagitis and gastritis. Oversleeping may prolong cerebral cortex suppression, impairing comprehension, memory, and immunity. Reading on the toilet can prolong bowel movements, causing rectal varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Crossing legs restricts blood flow, increasing risks of venous thrombosis, scoliosis, and herniated discs.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 090517/ 5/ 1jmyh. html