"Lose the Power to Chew, Lose Your Health": Why Dentists Brought Care to a Senior Facility
As people age, oral health becomes a foundational element of systemic health and quality of life, far exceeding simple dental concerns.
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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...
"1 Million Won a Month Covers Everything"? The Hidden Cost Trap in Long-Term Senior Care
"If you pay in the 1 million won-a-month range, we’ll take care of everything." It is a familiar sales pitch at many...
Overestimating the Body: Why South Korea’s Aging Generations Face a Sudden Surge in Disability
“Society as a whole needs to pay closer attention to the safety of baby boomers and the so-called 386 generation.
Driven by Fun, Sustained by Health: Study Reveals Park Golf Is an ‘Essential Task’ for Seniors
Park golf, a recreational sport rapidly gaining popularity for its seamless fit into modern lifestyles, is an activity...
Weight Fluctuations Linked to 62% Higher Mortality Risk in Adults 75 and Older
Similar weights at the initial and final health screenings may not tell the complete story regarding an older adult's...
Hospital Leaders Gather in Seoul for First Time in 19 Years, Urging Patient-Centered Care in AI Era
“Artificial intelligence will undoubtedly transform healthcare. But technology alone cannot determine the future of our...
Kang Dae-hee: "Asia's Medical Infrastructure Fails to Keep Pace with Rapid Economic Growth... Telemedicine is the Answer"
“Asian economies are growing rapidly, but they are struggling to build out healthcare infrastructure.
Lexraza Developer and Lilly Obesity Chief to Headline Global Clinical Trial Summit in Seoul
What will it take to build on the success of Lexraza, South Korea’s landmark lung cancer drug, and propel it into the...
How High Blood Pressure Accelerates Joint Wear in Older Adults: A 'Brain Hormone' May Be to Blame
October 2 marks "Senior Citizens' Day" in South Korea—a statutory observance intended to foster respect for older...