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The topic of "staying up late is the lifespan of the thyroid gland" has recently topped the hot search list.

According to Life Times, the thyroid gland constantly secretes an important "weapon" - thyroid hormone. As a "speeder" of cellular metabolism, thyroid hormones can improve the efficiency of organs throughout the body. Abnormal levels of thyroid hormones can affect almost all organs in the body.

In fact, staying up late is not just about prolonging the lifespan of the thyroid gland. What are the hazards of staying up late? What should we do when we have to stay up late?

Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Discuss the Harms of Staying up Late

What are the effects of staying up late on health? China News Agency and China News Agency have conducted a direct train to understand the perspectives of Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine on the impact of staying up late.

Senior anesthesiologist and inheritor of cheek acupuncture, Zhang Yu, stated in an interview with China News Agency's Guoshi Direct Bus that from the perspective of Western medicine, the academic community generally believes that staying up late can bring many adverse effects to the human body, thereby damaging nerves, mental and organ functions. Mild cases can cause skin damage, hair loss, obesity, headache, dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc., while severe cases can lead to many diseases such as depression, cancer, etc. It should be noted that when symptoms appear, the body has already issued a warning and distress signal, and in fact, the injury has already been caused.

A study published in the Journal of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States shows that irregular sleep can cause "serious damage" to over 1000 genes. This can explain why staying up late and experiencing jet lag can lead to a series of health problems.

How to view the harm that staying up late brings to the body from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine?

Zhang Yu stated that according to the noon flow pattern, the gallbladder is on duty from 23:00 to 1am, and the liver will undergo self repair from 1am to 3am. Long term inability to enter sleep during this time period can easily cause liver and gallbladder problems. Meanwhile, men who stay up late for a long time may become irritable and irritable; Long term staying up late in women can also cause problems such as loss of vaginal fluid, skin laxity, increased eye bags, and increased wrinkles.

Li Ping, Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Special Committee of the China Anti Cancer Association, Director of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, and Doctoral Supervisor, stated in an interview with the China News Agency Guoshi Express that "Yin and Yang are secret, and the mind is the cure". Yin and Yang balance is the foundation of physical health. In the morning, the yang energy rises, and in the evening, it enters. Once the balance and regularity of the human body are disrupted by staying up late, there is a possibility of causing various functional disorders in the body, and many diseases are related to bad habits, including staying up late.

According to the opinions of multiple interviewed medical experts, staying up late can have at least 11 adverse effects on people:

1. Skin deterioration.

2. Neurological disorders, including lethargy, fatigue, drowsiness, and decreased memory.

3. Gastrointestinal issues. Staying up late can easily lead to bloating, abdominal pain, indigestion, peptic gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers.

4. Visual impairment. Staying up late not only leads to "panda eyes", but also overloading the eyes can cause functional decline in vision.

5. Anxiety and depression. Drowsiness during the day can lead to symptoms such as insomnia, forgetfulness, irritability, anxiety, and in severe cases, even depression.

6. Inducing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. At present, the incidence rate of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases is gradually increasing, and it is getting younger and younger. Staying up late for a long time may be one of the incentives.

7. Resulting in an increased risk of diabetes. Long term stay up late and lack of sleep may affect the ability of the liver to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of fatty liver and type 2 diabetes.

8. Easy to suffer from Alzheimer's disease.

9. Causing weight gain.

10. Increase the risk of cancer. Staying up late can disrupt the levels of endocrine hormones, leading to abnormal cellular metabolism, causing cell mutations, and increasing the risk of cancer.

11. Increase male health hazards. The biological rhythm can affect the occurrence and development of prostate cancer. In addition, excessive or insufficient sleep time can lead to a significant decrease in semen volume and sperm count.

Can we still make up for staying up late?

From the perspective of medical experts, what are the measures to deal with or remedy after staying up late?

"No! There is no way to 'safeguard' long-term staying up late," said Zhang Ye, former director of the Nutrition Department at the Eighth Medical Center of the People's Liberation Army General Hospital, in an interview with China News Agency's Guoshi Direct Bus. Medical staff also have no "tricks", and from a nutritional perspective, it is impossible to simply say that eating what food can reduce or offset the harm that staying up late can cause to the body.

However, staying up late can come in many different situations and cannot be generalized.

From the perspective of the individual situation of people who stay up late, there are differences in their own health status, basic physical health conditions, and age stage; From the perspective of staying up late, is it mental labor or physical labor, regular staying up late, occasional staying up late, or continuous long-term staying up late. In response to the above differences, there may also be differences in making adjustments or remedial measures to the best of one's ability after staying up late.

Li Ping stated that the self-regulation mechanism of the human body will be adjusted. For example, some medical staff stay up late regularly for a long time, and the body's regulatory mechanism can help people adapt to this state, thereby minimizing the negative impact on the body.

However, from a human health perspective, it is advisable to avoid staying up late as much as possible. When you have to stay up late for work or other reasons, there are some things to pay attention to, especially when you feel unwell, seeking medical attention in a timely manner is crucial.

According to several interviewed experts, there are six methods for reference after staying up late:

1. Get enough water intake. During the process of staying up late, it is important to pay attention to hydration, and it is best not to drink coffee or strong tea beverages. It is also important not to smoke excessively to avoid potential harm;

2. Timely supplement nutrition. People who like to stay up late often have irregular diets and cannot eat on time, leading to digestive problems. But if you can quickly rest after staying up late, you should pay attention to eating less, and focus on digestible and light foods such as liquid or semi liquid foods;

3. In terms of food category selection, attention can be paid to appropriately reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing protein, mineral, and vitamin intake;

4. Moderate outdoor exercise. Fresh air contributes to physical health and mental pleasure, while also having a positive impact on emotional adjustment;

5. Timely supplement sleep. For people who often stay up late, it is recommended to minimize their morning nap time and increase their nap time appropriately;

6. Non pharmacological therapy. After experiencing symptoms such as insomnia and pain, adjustments can be made through methods such as acupoint massage. If the problem still cannot be solved, it can be solved by professional medical institutions through acupuncture and moxibustion and other means. If cheek acupuncture therapy is used, it can reduce the stress response caused by various psychological reasons, relieve the muscle tension caused by the somatization of psychological diseases in patients, keep the whole body in a relaxed state, improve sleep status, help the body to better repair, and reduce the harm caused by staying up late to the body.