Chen Meili

 Cancer, this dreaded word, seems to go hand in hand with age, from adolescents to the elderly, people of every age group may face its threat. But the unsettling fact is that the incidence of cancer is proportional to age. Once you step over the threshold of 40, the risk of developing cancer for everyone generally increases. After in-depth research, medical experts point out that the fundamental difference between cancer cells and normal cells lies in their unique ability to spread and infiltrate. These unruly cells are like wild horses breaking free from their reins, quickly spreading to tissues and organs throughout the body and gradually invading major systems of the body. However, if cancer can be detected and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate for patients can be as high as about 80%. Once cancer enters the middle or late stages, this survival rate will drop sharply, possibly to less than 40%. In life, we sometimes encounter puzzling phenomena. Some cance...

 Blood vessels, which seem to be insignificant tissue organs, actually play a crucial role in our bodies. They are like the traffic network of a city, crisscrossing and delivering the source of lifeblood, to every corner of the body. It is these tiny pipelines that ensure our bodies can operate normally and maintain the vitality of life. Imagine the terrible consequences if there are problems with the blood circulation system, and various parts of the body cannot receive enough blood and nutrients. In recent years, cardiovascular diseases have gradually become a major killer threatening human health. Although most cardiovascular diseases are chronic, the consequences can be disastrous if they are not taken seriously. The culprit that causes all these problems is sometimes closely related to our daily dietary habits. A remarkable research report in Japan points out that the choice of breakfast is intricately linked to vascular health, which makes us ponder why breakfast has such a p...

 Sleep, the simplest yet crucial part of our daily routine, is a solid backing for our physical health. One spends about one-third of his or her lifetime sleeping, so its importance goes without saying. Imagine how our health would be threatened if we cannot even meet this most basic and necessary physiological need. Human beings have amazing vitality, able to survive without food for 20 days and without water for 7 days. However, just 5 days without sleep can deplete one's physical strength. This is sufficient to prove that the importance of good sleep to health cannot be ignored. Sleep is not only a time for the body to rest and recover, but also a moment for the mind to find tranquility and relaxation. Among the numerous discussions about sleep, the "8-hour sleep theory" is widely circulated. This view advocates that one should ensure 8 hours of sleep every day to maintain physical health. However, some people question this and believe that this theory is misleading th...