Managing and treating fatty liver: The importance of proactive care even in the absence of symptoms [Health Column by Hwang Soo-kyung]

Managing and treating fatty liver: The importance of proactive care even in the absence of symptoms [Health Column by Hwang Soo-kyung]

| Fatty liver, more than 30% increase in new patients in 4 years| If you have metabolic syndrome, such as diabetes or obesity, be careful.| Director Jeon Baek-gyu “If you have been diagnosed with fatty liver, you should treat it instead of neglecting it” [내레이션 : 황수경 아나운서] Fatty liver is a representative liver disease. … Read more

“Underestimating Sarcopenia: A Neglected Condition that Leads to Severe Consequences”

“Underestimating Sarcopenia: A Neglected Condition that Leads to Severe Consequences”

‘Muscles’ located in all parts of the body where movement is possible. It is responsible for the movement and manipulation of our body and allows us to maintain our posture. It is also the role of muscles to move the heart and internal organs. As such, muscles affect the entire body, so when muscle mass … Read more

Rewritten: Investigating Static Electricity during Spring Season: Does Physical Appearance Play a Role?

Rewritten: Investigating Static Electricity during Spring Season: Does Physical Appearance Play a Role?

When you open a car door or refrigerator door, there is a moment when the nerves that tingle are straightened. Static electricity is particularly common during the change of seasons when the air is dry like these days. In general, it is said that 1 in 4 people suffer from static electricity. There are times … Read more

[Health Talk] Excess Fat Visible Through Thin Clothes… Is Liposuction Worth Considering?

[Health Talk] Excess Fat Visible Through Thin Clothes… Is Liposuction Worth Considering?

When the weather warms up, clothes become lighter. As the body is exposed, more and more people are thinking about liposuction. I learned about liposuction with a Haidak expert. Liposuction l Source: Getty Image BankQ. What is liposuction?Liposuction involves injecting a solution containing a local anesthetic, saline, and a vasoconstrictor into the subcutaneous fat to … Read more

“5 Tips for Maintaining Optimal Liver Health for Women with Irregular Menstrual Cycles”

“5 Tips for Maintaining Optimal Liver Health for Women with Irregular Menstrual Cycles”

Studies have shown that women with irregular or longer-than-average menstrual cycles have an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver refers to a disease in which fat is accumulated in the liver, similar to people who do not drink or drink only small amounts of alcohol. Women with irregular menstrual cycles have … Read more

The Key to Health in Later Life: Maintaining ‘This Muscle’

The Key to Health in Later Life: Maintaining ‘This Muscle’

When you enter middle age, muscle mass decreases due to aging. Muscle loss brings several problems, especially when the thigh muscles decrease, which is a red light for middle-aged health. This is because the thighs account for 50-70% of the total muscle mass and consume about 70% of the glucose consumed. In addition, when the … Read more

Is the Claim True that Consuming Red Pepper Aids in Weight Loss?

Is the Claim True that Consuming Red Pepper Aids in Weight Loss?

PepperㅣSource: Getty Image BankPeppers are a versatile food. Green peppers are eaten raw, and red peppers are dried and powdered or soaked in intestines. Peppers are not only highly utilized, but are also rich in various nutrients, which are beneficial to health. It is especially rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin … Read more

“Eat salt ‘like this’ during World Salt Awareness Week”

“Eat salt ‘like this’ during World Salt Awareness Week”

The British campaign group Action on Salt (formerly Consensus Action on Salt & Health, or CASH) organizes an annual ‘World Salt Awareness Week’ to raise awareness of the health effects of excess salt. In 2023, ‘World Salt Awareness Week’ runs from 14 to 20 March. Salt is an essential nutrient for various functions in our … Read more

“Identifying Red Flag 3 for Liver Damage and Tips for Maintaining Liver Health”

“Identifying Red Flag 3 for Liver Damage and Tips for Maintaining Liver Health”

The liver performs important and complex functions in our body, such as nutrient metabolism and detoxification. Therefore, if there is a problem with liver health, abnormal symptoms appear in various parts of the body. Symptoms vary from relatively mild symptoms such as lethargy and indigestion to liver disease that can be life-threatening. The liver is … Read more

Numerous Delectable Delights in Existence…Yet Multiple Techniques to Combat Food Temptations.

Numerous Delectable Delights in Existence…Yet Multiple Techniques to Combat Food Temptations.

When we eat food, the reward center of the brain is activated. The stimulated reward center secretes a neurotransmitter called dopamine that makes you feel happy and pleasure. Eating food itself brings pleasure. In particular, when obese people see food, the brain’s reward system becomes overactive, which increases their motivation to eat. Because they are … Read more