The GLP-1 Paradox: Wegovy and Mounjaro Patients Shed Weight, but Walk Less
"First I’ll lose the weight, and then I’ll start exercising." It is a thought shared by almost anyone starting highly effective obesity medications...
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Restless Legs at Bedtime? The Overlooked Sleep Disorder Affecting 1 in 20 People
〈Editor’s note〉 Restless legs syndrome is a surprisingly common condition, yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as muscle soreness, leg numbness,...
Is Housework Hurting Your Knees? Common Movements That Accelerate Joint Wear
Squatting to wipe the floor, kneeling to organize low cabinets, lifting heavy laundry baskets—these repetitive...
Escaping the Heat Underground: From Colonial Gold Mines to Media Art and Natural Wonders in Korea’s History-Rich Caves
As summer winds down, brief cooler breezes across South Korea are expected to give way to another wave of high...
Protruding Lower Belly in Middle-Aged Women May Signal Rising Cardiovascular Risk
If your scale weight remains steady but your lower abdomen is noticeably protruding, it may be more than routine...
Disproportionately Bloated Belly? Tailoring Your Diet Can Help Slim Your Midsection
A protruding abdomen can dramatically alter how clothes fit, even without significant overall weight gain.
A Third Arm for Therapists: The Surgeon Bringing ‘Self-Driving’ Tech to Physical Rehab
Artificial intelligence may be able to detect a patient’s disease, but it cannot move stiff arms and legs for them.
Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
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.
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...