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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 disease, with the risk...
Beyond Facial Wrinkles: 5 Internal Factors Accelerating Biological Aging

Beyond Facial Wrinkles: 5 Internal Factors Accelerating Biological Aging

Aging is an inevitable biological process, but the rate at which it occurs is largely within individual control.

"On Wednesdays, I Even Care About What I Wear"—When Children Visit, Senior Centers Transform

Editor’s Note: Senior community centers across South Korea have long been dominated by Go-Stop—a popular traditional...
Does Wegovy Triple Depression Risk? Real-World Data from Korean Hospitals Yields Nuanced Findings

Does Wegovy Triple Depression Risk? Real-World Data from Korean Hospitals Yields Nuanced Findings

A recent observational study indicates that individuals taking popular GLP-1 receptor agonist obesity medications may...
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.
That Rainy-Day Gloom Has a Medical Name: Inside the Science of 'Weather Illness'

That Rainy-Day Gloom Has a Medical Name: Inside the Science of 'Weather Illness'

The arrival of the rainy season brings a relentless stretch of cloudy, humid days—and with it, a collective wave of...
Silent Toll: Severe Depression Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Women

Silent Toll: Severe Depression Linked to Higher Fatty Liver Risk in Young Women

Fatty liver disease has emerged as a pervasive chronic health issue in South Korea. The condition occurs when excessive...
The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

The Illusion of Decline: Nearly Half of Older Adults Gain Cognition and Mobility

Do you know someone past 70 who seems sharper than they used to be? Or an octogenarian who still strides briskly around...
Resetting the Body Clock: Smartphone App Cuts Mood Disorder Relapse Rates to One-Third

Resetting the Body Clock: Smartphone App Cuts Mood Disorder Relapse Rates to One-Third

"I’m taking my medication faithfully—so why is this happening again?" It is a deeply frustrating question that patients...
Addressing Depression Among International Students: Where to Find Help in South Korea

Addressing Depression Among International Students: Where to Find Help in South Korea

Many international students in South Korea report experiencing depression due to loneliness and the challenges of a...