Zhong Nanshan, an authority in respiratory diseases and a Chinese Academy of Engineering academician, celebrated his 90th birthday. Recently, at a basketball invitation contest in Guangzhou, he sprinted to the middle of the court and performed the tip-off, surprising the audience with his vitality. This 'immortal' vitality is not a gift from birth.
Recalling the past, Zhong described how he suffered a heart attack due to overwork in 2004, and he underwent surgery to implant a heart stent. He has also been dealing with hypertension for over 20 years and hereditary gout. Despite these adversities, he has maintained his vigorous energy through consistent exercise and self-discipline.