Men need to be wary of warning signs of "death from overwork" and the health risks associated with snoring.

The term "karoshi" (death from overwork) originates from Japanese and refers to death caused by excessive work. In Japan, a country with a tradition of working tirelessly, it was once considered a "glorious disease." In modern society, with its intense competition, many career-oriented men suffer from severe health depletion, making male "karoshi" a serious social problem that urgently needs to be taken seriously. If you experience any of the following ten symptoms, it indicates that karoshi is approaching: ① Premature "beer belly." For people aged 30-50, a large belly is a sign of "maturity" but also a companion to high cholesterol, fatty liver, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease. ② Hair loss, alopecia areata, or premature baldness. ③ Frequent trips to the bathroom.

④ Decreased sexual function. ⑤ Memory decline. ⑥ Increasingly poor mental arithmetic ability. ⑦ Frequent regret, irritability, restlessness, pessimism, and difficulty controlling emotions. ⑧ Increasingly poor concentration. ⑨ Increasingly short sleep duration, and feeling unrefreshed upon waking. ⑩ Frequent headaches, tinnitus, and dizziness, with no identifiable cause in medical examinations. Having two or fewer of the above is a "yellow light" warning period, and there is currently no need to worry. Having 3-5 of the above is a "red light" warning period, indicating signs of "death from overwork." Having 6 or more of the above is a second "red light" danger period, which can be classified as "fatigue syndrome," and indicates a prelude to "death from overwork."

Snoring, commonly known as snoring, is a common phenomenon among many adult men, especially obese men and those who habitually sleep on their backs. Generally, snoring in men is not a normal physiological phenomenon, but rather caused by certain lesions in the throat or bronchi. After falling asleep, the soft tissues in the oropharynx relax, partially obstructing the airway. The airflow vibrates the soft palate or uvula in the pharynx, thus producing snoring sounds. When the soft tissues relax excessively and completely obstruct the airway, a brief period of not being able to breathe can occur, a condition known as sleep apnea syndrome.

The main symptoms are: men experience repeated breathing pauses at night, suddenly stopping breathing while snoring, then resuming snoring after ten or even tens of seconds with a loud snoring sound. If a person experiences dozens or even hundreds of breathing pauses at night, we say they have sleep apnea syndrome; some people wake up immediately after a breathing pause, the airway obstruction improves upon waking, but recurs when they fall asleep again, repeating this cycle every night, accompanied by continuous snoring.

Sleep apnea syndrome is defined as a pause in breathing that lasts longer than 10 seconds during sleep. During this time, blood oxygen levels decrease, leading to a state of hypoxia. If this apnea occurs frequently-more than 5 times per hour or more than 30 times during a 7-hour sleep period-it can accumulate over time without effective treatment, causing serious consequences and a series of pathophysiological changes, leading to a diagnosis of sleep apnea syndrome. Snoring seriously harms one's health. Because frequent pauses in breathing during snoring cause severe brain hypoxia, patients experience dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating, affecting work and study.

Especially for middle-aged and elderly patients, long-term snoring can lead to arrhythmia, high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, endocrine disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders. Sudden respiratory and cardiac arrest during snoring can lead to sudden death in sleep. Snoring has become a threat to life and health. Statistics show that two out of ten adult men suffer from sleep apnea syndrome, which can be treated with the following measures: One is to choose to use a breathing device. Currently, the most effective treatment method is the use of a positive airflow system, which involves the patient wearing a mask equipped with an air pump while sleeping. The positive airflow system can assist the patient in breathing normally during sleep and eliminate apnea.

Secondly, surgical treatment. For those with enlarged tonsils, surgical removal is generally not recommended except in cases with a history of rheumatic fever, persistent acute nephritis, or recurrent acute tonsillitis. Treatment primarily focuses on actively controlling inflammation and strengthening the immune system. As for bronchitis, attention should be paid to expectoration to help clear phlegm and maintain airway patency. Once the bronchitis is cured, snoring will also disappear. Before surgery, a physical examination should be conducted. Because patients often suffer from chronic sleep deprivation and low blood oxygen levels, which can easily lead to coronary heart disease, hypertension, and other conditions, their surgical tolerance is poor. Therefore, a thorough physical examination is essential before surgery.

At least one night of polysomnography is required. The purpose of the monitoring is mainly to observe nocturnal apnea, including the number of apneas, the duration of each apnea, the decrease in blood oxygenation after each apnea, and the patterns of changes in electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram, as well as the overall sleep quality throughout the night. Once diagnosed, surgical treatments such as laser surgery, palatopharyngoplasty, and uvula resection can be performed. Thirdly, physical exercise is essential. Weight loss is one of the best methods. Most patients are obese, so they must achieve weight loss through physical exercise. At the same time, it is particularly important to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, and avoid using sleeping pills.