Lose weight through exercise?… “It’s good for your health, but the weight loss effect is minimal.”

Lose weight through exercise?… “It’s good for your health, but the weight loss effect is minimal.”

▶ Q&A by Dr. Herman Pontzer of Duke University ▶ “Exercise consumes more energy, but the body ultimately adjusts total calorie consumption on its own… “Exercise has the effect of reducing inflammation and stress response.” Dr. Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University and author of Burn, a 2021 book on metabolic science, studied … Read more

Thanksgiving Spending Expected to Increase by 19% from Last Year

Thanksgiving Spending Expected to Increase by 19% from Last Year

▶ Average Spending Estimated at $431 ▶ Highest Increase Since the COVID-19 Pandemic With Thanksgiving, the year’s biggest holiday, just three days away on November 28, consumer spending on food, decorations, and other festivities is expected to rise significantly compared to last year, according to recent analysis. A survey conducted by online financial company LendingTree … Read more

Alcoholic liver disease requires concurrent psychiatric treatment

Alcoholic liver disease requires concurrent psychiatric treatment

▶ Bae Si-hyeon, Director of Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea Bae Si-hyeon, director of Catholic University Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, explains alcoholic liver disease. [은평성모병원 제공] “If you ask 100 patients who visit the hospital with alcoholic liver disease, all 100 will answer that they can quit drinking of their own volition. … Read more

Cancer self-diagnosis… Is home genetic testing worth it?

Cancer self-diagnosis… Is home genetic testing worth it?

▶ Advice from an oncologist ▶ Only 5-10% of all cancers are related to genetic mutations▶ A more comprehensive examination is possible by consulting a doctor. I am interested in cancer-related genetic testing. Is home testing a good option? What should you know about genetic mutations and cancer? This is the advice of Professor Michael … Read more

Korean students studying abroad decline again after 3 years

Korean students studying abroad decline again after 3 years

▶ ‘Open Door’ annual report total of 43,149 people, a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year ▶ The number of undergraduate students and graduate students decreased by 8% and graduate students by 2.5%, as the pre-coronavirus level has not yet recovered. [자료: 오픈도어 보고서] The number of Korean students in the U.S. appears to … Read more

“Autism after receiving the vaccine”… U.S. Health Secretary nominee to test ‘quack claims’

“Autism after receiving the vaccine”… U.S. Health Secretary nominee to test ‘quack claims’

▶ “Effectiveness of raw milk and stem cells, gun cancer blamed on antidepressants, water changes sexual identity” ▶ Unfounded prescriptions and conspiracy theories… Experts appalled by threat to public health Health Secretary nominee Robert Kennedy Jr. [로이터] Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been spreading various conspiracy theories related to public health, was nominated as Secretary … Read more

Asians watch YouTube the most

Asians watch YouTube the most

▶ Social media usage status ▶ Survey “93% user experience”▶Facebook, Instagram It was found that Asians, including Koreans in the United States, use YouTube the most among social media. In addition, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn were found to be major social media platforms preferred by Asians. According to a survey by public opinion research firm … Read more

“Mr. Kim, who murdered his mother, suffered from schizophrenia” – Hankook Ilbo, America

“Mr. Kim, who murdered his mother, suffered from schizophrenia” – Hankook Ilbo, America

▶ Tragedy occurs at VA church residence… “Pastor found it and reported it to the police.” The Virginia Cornerstone Church residence in Alexandria where the mother’s murder occurred. John Kim (39 years old, reported on the front page of the American edition of this newspaper on the 11th), who was arrested on the 7th as … Read more

BTS Jimin and Jungkook… Won ‘Best K-Pop’ at ‘2024 MTV EMA’

BTS Jimin and Jungkook… Won ‘Best K-Pop’ at ‘2024 MTV EMA’

/Photo=Big Hit Music Jimin of the group BTS showed off the status of BTS by winning ‘Best K-Pop‘ at the ‘MTV Europe Music Awards’, Europe’s largest pop music awards ceremony. On the 10th (local time), the ‘2024 MTV Europe Music Awards’ (hereinafter ‘MTV EMA’) selected Jimin as this year’s ‘Best K-Pop’ winner. Following Jungkook, who … Read more

Bitcoin Soars, Breaking $84,000 Mark for the First Time

Bitcoin Soars, Breaking ,000 Mark for the First Time

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has continued its unprecedented rally, setting new all-time highs daily following former President Donald Trump‘s election victory. According to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Bitcoin reached $84,614 by 11:36 AM Eastern Time (8:36 AM Pacific) on November 11, marking a 6.24% increase over the past 24 hours. Having surpassed the $80,000 mark for … Read more