This means that NCDs (non-communicable disease) deaths account for 74% of all deaths. It means that the biggest problem of human beings today is disease that arises from lifestyle. not contagious
Therefore, taking care of your health is to change your lifestyle for good health. It’s not regarding waiting for the disease and then going to get medication.
Let me give you an example of cardiovascular disease and stroke, which in 2019 caused 8.9 million deaths from heart disease (Covid-19 deaths in The last 2 years is equal to 6 million people)
That’s up more than 2 million from 2000 figures. Meanwhile, another 6.2 million deaths from strokes in 2019, bringing the total to 15.1 million.
Both diseases are primarily related to the blood, blood vessels, blood pressure and heart muscle. which the initial warning signal ishigh blood pressure
This translates to inevitably starting to damage blood vessels that are subjected to higher pressures. (It can rupture, or it’s because of a narrowed artery or both.)
In addition, the heart muscle will have to work harder. But the heart muscle also has to rely on enough blood to supply it. And if there is a problem with blood clots (blood clot), it may cause arteries to clot.
For the reasons that lead to such risks are mainly caused by “eating”, such as eating too much food and becoming overweight. It causes the body and blood vessels to have too much fat or eating too much sugar to cause diabetes. (hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, not enough nutrients to feed the brain, etc.) or eating too salty food causes high blood pressure, etc.
If you think it’s okay, nowadays there are many doctors and medicines to treat heart disease. must answer true But it would cost a lot of money. Which I have tried to explore whether the current approach to “treating” heart disease and stroke is using any medication. I have to answer that there are probably 60-70 brands of drugs to choose from.
But from the properties of such drugs, it should be concluded that This is to reduce risks and solve immediate problems rather than “treatment” which can be divided into approximately 8 main approaches. In addition, surgery is required, such as inserting a stent tube to widen the coronary arteries. This was followed by surgery on a blood vessel from another part of the body to be sewn to the heart to replace the narrowed artery (by pass).
1.Anti-coagulant Dozens of brands (available in dozens of brands) are medications that prevent blood clots.
2.Anti-platelet Agent and DAPT, for example, taking Aspirin to prevent platelets (blood platelets) from sticking together to cause blood clots. There are ten brands to choose from as well.
3.ACE Enzyme Inhibitor (available in ten brands) to reduce levels of an enzyme called angiotensin II, which causes blood vessels to dilate.
4.ARBs (regarding 8 brands) help lower blood pressure.
5.ARNIs is a drug similar to Article 3 in dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow.
6. Beta blockers. These types of drugs slow down the heartbeat.
7.Calcium Channel Blocker lowers blood pressure by blocking calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessels to reduce the contraction of the heart muscle and dilate blood vessels. as well as slowing down the heartbeat
8. Cholesterol lowering drugs such as statins, nicotinic acid, which lower cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of narrowing of the arteries.
Such pills, if taken for the rest of their lives, would be quite a burden. In addition, there will be many undesirable side effects.
Importantly, all of the medications I’ve mentioned don’t seem like a cure for heart disease. but only to reduce the risk which may lead to life threatening
An alternative to not using such drugs. It is a lifestyle that keeps blood pressure at a normal level, strong blood vessels and strong heart muscle. is to avoid heart disease and strokes, which can be achieved by eating less, both in terms of quantity. sweetness and saltiness of food
There is also a very important factor. cardio exercise It is to make the heart beat fast enough to exercise the heart to strengthen the heart muscle and make the blood vessels dilate and flexible. as well as helping to control the level of cholesterol in the blood
Because exercise will raise HDL cholesterol levels, which HDL will help clean up LDL from sticking to the blood vessels.
Exercise, such as running to increase your heart rate, can benefit your blood vessels and your heart. According to Harvard Medical School’s August 6, 2015 article “Interval training for a stronger heart,” the table below is summarized.
Start by calculating your fastest heartbeat by age. For example, if you’re 55 years old, your heart should be at no more than 165 beats per minute (calculated by taking 220 and subtracting your age), but at age 65 your heart should. Up to 155 beats per minute
Rapid breathing exercises that allow the heart to beat fast enough (aerobic zone) to enhance cardio vascular fitness is initially 60% to 70% of your fastest beat. heart
For example, if you are 55 years old, you should exercise, such as running or brisk walking, so that your heart beats regarding 100-116 beats per minute initially and when you get stronger accordingly, it can increase to 80%, which is The degree to which the fitness gains will be even more noticeable
This means that if you want exercise to have a clear heart-healthy effect to avoid having to rely on medication. For example, aim for regarding 132 beats per minute for a 55-year-old and regarding 124 per minute for a 65-year-old.
However Studies have shown that exercise for cardio benefits can be achieved for up to 2-3 hours per week, equivalent to running 15-20 kilometers per week.
Therefore, I would like to write regarding future technologies that are likely to disrupt health care and lead to healthy aging in the future. During this time, my strategy is to take care of my health as fully as possible. (meaning to slow down the aging of the body) to wait for modern technology to be able to be used in practice
Three technologies that I think will play an important role in future health care are mRNA, partial induced pluripotent stem cells, and Crispr-Cas 9.
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Dr. Supawut Saichuea
Advisor of Phatra Research Institute
Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group