On the bus, in the park, or outside of children's interest classes, it is often seen that many elderly people pass the time and relieve loneliness by watching short videos. But with the excessive use of mobile phones, some elderly people become addicted to short video content and even develop dependence and addiction problems. Some elderly people may experience uncontrollable use of mobile phones, and once they watch videos, it can affect their cooking, eating, and resting. ”At a press conference held by the National Health Commission on June 20th, researcher Wang Huali from Peking University Sixth Hospital stated that the issue of elderly people's addiction to mobile phones and short videos deserves social attention. Excessive use of mobile phones and addiction to short videos can have an impact on the physical and mental health of elderly people. If you don't use your phone, you will feel extremely irritable, your life will be very empty, and even affect your sleep. If elderly people experience these phenomena, it means that they may have developed what the medical field calls' behavioral addiction 'characteristics. ”Wang Huali said. The application of digital tools such as mobile phones has played a positive role in improving the convenience and enriching the life content of the elderly. However, after addiction, it can cause eye muscle fatigue and affect vision in the elderly, increase the burden on the cervical spine and shoulders, and lead to the worsening of diseases such as cervical spondylosis and shoulder inflammation; In terms of psychology, elderly people often suffer from negative emotions after putting down their phones due to the long-term difficulty in maintaining a healthy pace of life and interpersonal communication with others. Some online information platforms may also push negative and harmful information to the elderly, causing them to misjudge and misunderstand, which can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. ”Wang Huali suggests that elderly people should be discerning in the selection of content when using mobile phones. Family members can help them set up relevant reminders and turn off some irrelevant push notifications. If there is an elderly person at home who is clearly addicted to short videos, they can be taken to a psychiatric or psychological department for evaluation, consultation, and necessary treatment. ”Wang Huali stated that the mental health issues of the elderly should receive timely attention. Research shows that about half of elderly patients with depression present with various physical discomforts instead of typical symptoms such as poor mood or depression when seeking medical attention. Some elderly people go to the hospital multiple times to seek medical treatment, repeatedly complaining of discomfort, chest tightness, fatigue, dizziness, poor appetite, and inability to sleep. However, after various examinations, they cannot find any problems. ”Wang Huali said that this is a physical manifestation of depression, and timely diagnosis and treatment related to depression should be carried out. However, due to the difficulty of identification, the diagnosis and treatment of such depression are often delayed. We need to correctly identify the psychological essence behind the 'physical illusion', understand the potential psychological needs of the elderly, provide more psychological care, and help them improve their quality of life. "Wang Huali emphasized that depression is not a weak willpower or simply a bad mood, but a common psychological disorder that can manifest as various symptoms such as depression, slow reaction, drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep, and poor appetite, and requires timely evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. At the meeting, Ji Xunming, an academician of the CAE Member and chief physician of Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, reminded that the elderly should be the first responsible person for their own health. He said that after entering summer, the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases will increase. Elderly people should pay attention to regular monitoring of blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids, and monitor their physical condition. At the same time, they should be alert to the distress signals emitted by their bodies. Once there are abnormalities, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner and receive diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. (New Society)