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'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 mobility caused by weakening...
Suwon Nanuri Hospital Offers Free Spine and Joint Consultations for Foreign Workers

Suwon Nanuri Hospital Offers Free Spine and Joint Consultations for Foreign Workers

Foreign workers living in South Korea and their families often struggle to access healthcare when suffering from spine or joint pain, largely due to...
6 in 10 Snakebite Victims Hospitalized: September Outdoor Work and Grave Tending Pose Highest Risk

6 in 10 Snakebite Victims Hospitalized: September Outdoor Work and Grave Tending Pose Highest Risk

As the annual grave-tending season returns ahead of Chuseok, health authorities are urging heightened caution against...
Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans

Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans

"I slipped and broke my wrist." "I fell, broke my hip, and even had to get surgery." Most people chalk these injuries...
“He’s 49?” So Ji-sub Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Advanced Workout Move

“He’s 49?” So Ji-sub Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Advanced Workout Move

Actor So Ji-sub, 49, is back in the spotlight after a clip showing him perform a high-difficulty pull-up variation went...
Rethinking the First Meal: Herbal Pharmacist Cho Seung-woo on Fasting, Morning Juice, and Sustainable Health

Rethinking the First Meal: Herbal Pharmacist Cho Seung-woo on Fasting, Morning Juice, and Sustainable Health

Advice on how to start the day has never been more conflicting. Intermittent fasting urges extended fasting windows,...
Morning Stomach Burn? Understanding Gastritis and How to Protect Your Gut

Morning Stomach Burn? Understanding Gastritis and How to Protect Your Gut

"My stomach feels inflamed on an empty stomach in the morning." This common complaint often raises a critical question:...
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...
Kwon Eun-bi Suffers Pilates Reformer Fall:

Kwon Eun-bi Suffers Pilates Reformer Fall: "I'm So Small I Slipped Right Through"

Singer Kwon Eun-bi recently suffered a fall from a Pilates machine during a workout session.
AM vs. PM Exercise: What the Research Says About Fat Loss and Strength

AM vs. PM Exercise: What the Research Says About Fat Loss and Strength

While sticking to a consistent workout routine matters most for long-term fitness, the specific health benefits you...