Don't drink too much water at the same time
Many elderly people drink a lot of water for a certain period of time, especially after exercise or when feeling thirsty.
However, this habit is very harmful to blood vessels. Drinking a large amount of water at the same time will cause the amount of fluid in the body to suddenly increase. This leads to a sudden increase in blood volume in a short time and increased pressure in the blood vessels, which can speed up the process of blood vessel damage.
Especially for patients with heart disease or high blood pressure, sudden dehydration can cause a rupture of blood vessels or even impaired heart function.
Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink water
Waiting until you feel thirsty to drink water is a sign that the body has begun to lose water, especially for the elderly.
Many elderly people often ignore water supplementation, leading to blood viscosity, increasing the burden on blood vessels, and even causing problems such as high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
Do not drink water that is too cold or too hot
Many elderly people prefer to drink cold water or hot water. However, water that is too cold or too hot can irritate blood vessels.
Cold water will cause blood vessels to constrict suddenly, while hot water will cause blood vessels to dilate. Frequent changes in temperature will affect the elasticity of blood vessels and can even cause blood vessels to rupture. Especially for the elderly who have atherosclerosis or high blood pressure, water that is too cold or too hot will harm their health.
