Studies have shown that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements together can lower the risk of overall death by 15%. Through this study, the relationship between the use of calcium and vitamin D supplements and mortality in Koreans was identified, and the basis for taking calcium and vitamin D in combination was established. Taking calcium … Read more
The number of obese patients in Korea is increasing significantly every year. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey published by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March, the prevalence of obesity in all age groups increased from 2011 to 2021. In particular, the prevalence of obesity among adult males … Read more
Micah Tan, an associate researcher at Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA) has been recognised for his collaborative work with older adults. Tan, who was presented with an inaugural 2022 Research Staff Excellence Award, said his interest in people led him to pursue a career in social science research and that … Read more
The number of prostate cancer patients in Korea is rapidly increasing. According to data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, the number of prostate cancer patients in Korea increased from 75,000 in 2017 to 110,000 in 2021, an increase of about 45% in 4 years. We studied in detail with a specialist in … Read more
I often suffer from muscle soreness the day after exercise. It is caused by microscopic damage to muscle fibers. Our bodies increase muscle volume through the process of tearing and repairing muscle fibers. This means that muscle soreness can be a sign of muscle gain. Of course, if the severity is severe, the story is … Read more
Autoimmune arthritis is a chronic condition that affects millions of people globally, with a significant number living in India. The three most common types of autoimmune arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). This article provides an in-depth understanding of autoimmune arthritis in India, focusing on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, … Read more
There are people who do not lose weight even though they usually eat well and exercise hard. There are cases in which the body does not lose weight well, but surprisingly, these people often suffer from hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism refers to a condition in which thyroid hormones are not produced properly. When the thyroid hormone is … Read more
We experience big and small stresses in our lives. The causes range from external factors such as schoolwork, employment, and conflicts with friends to internal factors such as perfectionism and work addiction. Appropriate stress increases concentration and maintains tension. However, when excessive stress is received for a long period of time, various abnormal symptoms begin … Read more
polycystic ovary syndrome. It is one of the common diseases that occur in women of childbearing age, and it is a disease in which multiple small cysts occur in the ovaries due to hormonal imbalance. The typical symptom is abnormal menstruation, which is not menstrual or skips several months. In addition, hirsutism and acne may … Read more
Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes (hyperglycemia) are chronic diseases that threaten vascular health. According to statistics, the estimated prevalence of hypertension among adults in their 20s and older in Korea is about 12.6 million, 11,558,000 adult hyperlipidemia patients, and 10 million diabetes patients, including pre-diabetic patients. Just looking at the statistics, it deserves to be called … Read more