Daily Evening Walks for Health Preservation
Basic Health Preservation Through Walking
Cao Hui believes maintaining a healthy physique hinges critically on physical activity. During his overseas studies, he lived near a forest park. Every evening, he would walk there to stretch and relax. He has continued this habit ever since. Regardless of how busy his schedule, he insists on walking 40 to 45 minutes after dinner every day—now for six years.
For today’s youth who drive or take taxis everywhere, Cao Hui disapproves. He recalls that when he didn’t own a car, he avoided taxis whenever possible, preferring to walk. Even now that he has a car, if he’s just eaten, he walks around the parking lot for about half an hour before driving—avoiding immediate sitting after a meal.
He also consistently climbs stairs, refusing elevators for buildings up to five floors. Cao Hui says that due to a busy schedule, regular exercise is hard to maintain. On weekends, he rides bicycles near Century Park, enjoying nature and occasionally chatting with foreign friends—relieving work stress.
Balance Work and Rest Thoughtfully
Many young white-collar women face immense pressure and frequently work late nights, negatively affecting their body’s regulation. Especially in major cities, many top professionals die prematurely from overwork. They don’t value health until it’s exhausted—leading to lifelong regret. In Cao Hui’s clinic, he sees many young patients with gastric cancer due to irregular eating patterns—skipping meals or overeating.
Cao Hui advises young people to pay attention to their health, get regular checkups, and pursue early diagnosis and treatment.
As the saying goes: “The rich man’s disease” is often gastrointestinal; “the poor man’s disease” is often esophageal. Today, more and more people suffer from digestive and intestinal issues—mainly due to excessive intake of high-fat, high-protein foods and insufficient consumption of whole grains and fiber.
Cao Hui recommends balancing coarse and fine grains in diet, consuming more high-fiber and dietary fiber-rich foods, and increasing fruit intake. Examples include apples, beans, seaweed, mushrooms—excellent choices. Also emphasize light, simple meals and reduce social drinking.
Expand Mindset, Release Worries
Doctors in hospitals face daily frustrations—such as strained doctor-patient relations or postoperative complications. Cao Hui has his own insights: self-regulation and broadening one’s mindset are essential. Avoid lingering in gloom or depression.
Cao Hui notes that in Western countries, doctors often inform cancer patients directly about their prognosis, enabling them to plan life accordingly. In China, families often conceal the truth to protect patients’ emotions. If patients learn the truth, they may struggle with psychological pressure and act irrationally.
Cao Hui believes in maintaining a positive, optimistic attitude toward life. Disease isn’t frightening—what’s truly terrifying is failing to overcome inner fear.
Medical Wisdom: Contentment brings peace of mind!