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18 Years After Landmark Declaration, Medical Autonomy Takes Center Stage at 2026 CMAAO Assembly in Seoul

18 Years After Landmark Declaration, Medical Autonomy Takes Center Stage at 2026 CMAAO Assembly in Seoul

In 2008, medical leaders from across the globe gathered in Seoul to issue a unified call for professional autonomy and clinical independence.
When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause

When Pain Keeps You from Walking, Start with the Cause

Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in mobility caused by weakening...
Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

Don’t Ignore a Weaker Handshake: 1 in 4 Adults Over 80 Has Sarcopenia

When holding your parents' hands, a noticeably weaker grip should not be brushed off as a harmless part of aging.
Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

Can You Pass the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test? Why Lower-Body Strength Is Key to Healthy Longevity

A growing body of research highlights the critical link between lower-body strength and healthy longevity.
The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

The 8 A.M. Miracle: How Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Redesigns Lives After Acute Care

Every Wednesday and Friday, Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital—located near the UN Memorial Cemetery in Nam-gu,...
Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Face Significantly Higher Long-Term Suicide Risk, Study Finds

Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Face Significantly Higher Long-Term Suicide Risk, Study Finds

While controlling blood pressure and cholesterol is traditionally considered the top priority after a heart attack or...
The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

The Four-Minute Miracle: How a Tiny Daily Workout Protects Senior Independence

For many older adults, aging announces itself in small, restrictive ways. A trip to the local supermarket—even if it is...
The Cost of Inactivity: How Midlife Sedentary Habits Accelerate Severe Muscle Loss

The Cost of Inactivity: How Midlife Sedentary Habits Accelerate Severe Muscle Loss

Spending the entire day lying down, staying indoors, and routinely scrolling through a smartphone has become a common...
The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

The Art of Healthy Aging: What Youn Yuh-jung and Paul McCartney Teach Us About Staying Sharp

Academy Award-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, 79, is frequently celebrated as a global symbol of natural aging and...
The Mecca of Coloproctology: Why Hansol Hospital Remains the Gold Standard for Robotic and Single-Port Surgery

The Mecca of Coloproctology: Why Hansol Hospital Remains the Gold Standard for Robotic and Single-Port Surgery

Ms. A is a 68-year-old woman whose life was once defined by a relentless cycle of physical trauma.