Health

"Don't Drink Coffee First Thing in the Morning": 3 Habits for a More Refreshed Wake-Up

For many busy individuals, reaching for a cup of coffee immediately after waking has become less of a conscious choice and more of an automatic...
Daiso Becomes Must-Stop Spot for Tourists in Korea: Which ‘K-Diet’ Products Are Foreign Shoppers Buying?

Daiso Becomes Must-Stop Spot for Tourists in Korea: Which ‘K-Diet’ Products Are Foreign Shoppers Buying?

Daiso is increasingly becoming a go-to shopping destination for foreign tourists visiting South Korea, as word spreads that travelers can pick up a...

"Wait, My Cholesterol Is This High?" Why Half of Patients Skip Medication Despite Serious Risks

Many people are stunned when routine blood work from a health screening comes back showing hypercholesterolemia—an...
Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea

Korea University Anam Hospital Logs 8,000 Atrial Fibrillation Procedures, a First in South Korea

Korea University Anam Hospital has achieved a cumulative total of 8,000 atrial fibrillation procedures—a nationwide...
'Ultra-Slim Figure in Bali': Jung So-min Highlights Greek Yogurt as Her Go-To Travel Snack

'Ultra-Slim Figure in Bali': Jung So-min Highlights Greek Yogurt as Her Go-To Travel Snack

Actor Jung So-min recently drew widespread attention on social media by sharing photos from a trip to Bali, showcasing...
Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

"Some family members still view moving a parent into a facility as a modern-day Goryeojang [a traditional myth of...
Numb Calves Led Her to Seek Treatment—But the Culprit Wasn’t Her Knee; It Was Her Lower Back

Numb Calves Led Her to Seek Treatment—But the Culprit Wasn’t Her Knee; It Was Her Lower Back

[Summary] Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause numbness and pain to show up first in the legs or calves rather than the...
'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

'2 Million Brain Cells Die Every Minute': Neurologists Call for National Strategy as South Korea Ages

"In a super-aged society, brain diseases represent a core healthcare challenge that the nation must tackle...
'Can I Be a Mother, Too?': 30-Year Study Shows Safe Pregnancy Is Possible with Valvular Heart Disease

'Can I Be a Mother, Too?': 30-Year Study Shows Safe Pregnancy Is Possible with Valvular Heart Disease

For women with valvular heart disease, pregnancy has long been considered a high-stakes undertaking.
How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

How a Monthly Nursing Home Bill Dropped From 2.8 Million to 600,000 Won

A family that placed their father, who is in his late 80s, in a nursing home paid approximately 2.