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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.
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.
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Adults

Depressive Symptoms Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Adults

Young adults in South Korea who experience depressive symptoms face roughly twice the risk of developing fatty liver...
Three or More Pregnancies Linked to 36% Higher Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

Three or More Pregnancies Linked to 36% Higher Postmenopausal Fracture Risk

For women going through menopause, the risk of bone fractures rises sharply. This vulnerability occurs because bone...
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...
Why a Hand Gripper Is More Than Just a Fitness Fad: Lessons from Actor Park Ji-hoon

Why a Hand Gripper Is More Than Just a Fitness Fad: Lessons from Actor Park Ji-hoon

Singer and actor Park Ji-hoon, 26, recently revealed that a hand gripper is one essential item he routinely carries in...
Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

Falling Despite Normal Muscle Mass? The Hidden Condition That Triples Fall Risk

A man in his 70s who exercises regularly at the gym suddenly falls in his living room.
Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

Why Starvation Diets Deprive Women of Sleep: The Critical Role of Energy Balance

A new study has revealed that dieting purely for health or cosmetic appearance can inadvertently lead to severe sleep...
Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have...
The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

The “Muscle Thief”: Why Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets are a Hidden Danger for Arthritis Patients

A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet may facilitate short-term weight loss, but it is unsustainable and poses significant...