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Walking 7,000 Steps a Day Isn’t Enough: Why Older Adults Need Targeted Strength Training

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 mobility caused by weakening...
Jeon Somi Showcases Toned Physique in Swimsuit, Highlights Pilates Routine

Jeon Somi Showcases Toned Physique in Swimsuit, Highlights Pilates Routine

Singer Jeon Somi recently shared vacation photos on social media, drawing attention with her slim yet toned physique in a one-piece swimsuit by an...
Faithful to Supplements, but Health Declines? Why Breakfast Produce Matters Most

Faithful to Supplements, but Health Declines? Why Breakfast Produce Matters Most

On rushed mornings, taking vitamins, omega-3s, probiotics, or protein powders has become a standard routine for many...
5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

5 Daily Habits That Prevent Weight Gain, According to an Expert Who Lost 27kg

While some people maintain a lean physique without strict dieting, others seem to gain weight easily despite eating...
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.
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...
Beyond Cutting Salt: Whole Grains, Fruit, and Dairy Are the Real Gaps in the Korean Diet

Beyond Cutting Salt: Whole Grains, Fruit, and Dairy Are the Real Gaps in the Korean Diet

When asked how to improve their diet, most Koreans immediately think of cutting back on sodium or sugary foods.
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...
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...
Kim Hye-soo 'Eats a Lot' Yet Has Zero Belly Fat, Co-Star Says: What Is Her Go-To Workout?

Kim Hye-soo 'Eats a Lot' Yet Has Zero Belly Fat, Co-Star Says: What Is Her Go-To Workout?

Actor Kim Ji-hoon recently expressed admiration for co-star Kim Hye-soo’s enviable physique.