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The GLP-1 Paradox: Wegovy and Mounjaro Patients Shed Weight, but Walk Less

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...
Eight Satiating, Low-Calorie Foods to Help Tackle Middle-Age Abdominal Fat

Eight Satiating, Low-Calorie Foods to Help Tackle Middle-Age Abdominal Fat

As adults navigate middle age, declining muscle mass and shifting hormonal balances often make it easier for visceral fat to accumulate around the...
Protruding Lower Belly in Middle-Aged Women May Signal Rising Cardiovascular Risk

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...
Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

Taking Leqembi Isn’t Enough: Only 3% of Early Alzheimer’s Patients Follow Recommended Lifestyle Habits

The arrival of disease-modifying treatments capable of slowing Alzheimer’s progression has offered patients newfound...
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...
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.
Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

Why Some Parts of Seoul Feel Hotter Than Others: The Cooling Power of Urban Trees

As extreme heat waves pushing near 40 degrees Celsius continue to grip South Korea, the Korea Meteorological...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is Less Common in Women: Childbirth History May Offer Clues

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to attribute to a single cause. However, a major South Korean study tracking...
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome

'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...
The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

The Inactivity Trap: Why Resting Your Painful Joints Makes You Weaker

Editor’s note: In Japanese orthopedics, specialists define "locomotive syndrome" as a condition where declining...