生命在于運動，老年人更是如此

Exercise is the key to life, and researchers at Seoul national university in South Korea have found that moderate to vigorous exercise such as brisk walking, dancing, gardening, cycling and running can help prevent cardiovascular disease in older people.

生命在于運動。首爾國立大學的研究人員發(fā)現(xiàn)，如果老年人能積極參加高強度運動，如散步、跳舞、園藝、騎自行車和跑步，心血管疾病就能得到有效預防。

The study was based on data from South Korea's health insurance service system, which included more than 1.1 million older adults aged ≥ 60 with no previous history of cardiovascular disease. They underwent two consecutive physical examinations in 2009-2010 and 2011-2012, and were followed up until the end of 2016.

這項研究的數(shù)據(jù)來自韓國的醫(yī)療保險服務(wù)系統(tǒng)?？偣灿谐^110萬年齡≥60歲且沒有血管病史的老年人被納入研究。他們在2009年至2010年和2011年至2012年連續(xù)接受了兩次體檢。隨訪一直持續(xù)到2016年底。

Their average age was 67, and two-thirds of them reported little physical activity at both checkups.

這些老人的平均年齡為67歲，其中2/3的人在兩次體檢時均報告很少運動。

At the second checkup, 22 percent of the previously inactive seniors had increased their activity, while those who had previously exercised at least five times a week had become inactive.

在第二次體檢時，之前很少運動的老人中，22%加強了運動，而之前每周至少運動5次的人卻變得不愛運動了。

The researchers' analysis of data showed that compared with those who had been inactive, those who had switched from infrequent exercise to one to two, three to four times a week and ≥5 moderate to vigorous exercise had a 5 percent, 11 percent and 9 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, respectively, during the study period.

研究人員分析數(shù)據(jù)顯示，與一直不積極運動的老人相比，研究期間能從很少運動改變?yōu)槊恐軈⑴c1~2次、3~4次、≥5中高強度運動的老人，發(fā)生心血管病的風險分別降低了5%、11%、9%。

Those who had been active at least once or twice a week before becoming inactive had up to a 27 percent increased risk of cardiovascular disease, compared with those who had been active at moderate to high intensity.

與一直積極參與中高強度運動的老人相比，那些本來每周至少參與1~2次中高強度運動、后來變得不愛運動的老人，發(fā)生心血管病的風險最高增加了27%。

The researchers found that for people over 60 years of age, active participation in moderate to high intensity exercise significantly reduced the overall risk of cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke.

研究者發(fā)現(xiàn)，對于60歲以上的老年人來說，積極參與中高強度運動對總的心血管病、冠心病、中風風險均有明顯降低作用。

In addition, people with disabilities and older adults with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes can benefit from moderate to high intensity exercise.

另外，殘疾以及有高血壓、高脂血癥、2型糖尿病的老年人，如果加強中高強度運動，都有益心血管健康。

Older people may find it harder and harder to exercise regularly as they age, but active exercise is essential for cardiovascular health.

隨著年齡增長，老人會覺得越來越難以堅持規(guī)律運動，但為了心血管健康，必須積極參與運動。

Disabled and old people with chronic diseases should also be so, but must be on the premise of safety, discomfort promptly stop or seek medical treatment.

殘疾和有慢性病的老人也應(yīng)如此，但一定要以安全為前提，出現(xiàn)不適及時停止或就醫(yī)。