Nutrition

Obesity Increases Risk of Mental Disorders: Prevention Methods and Advice from Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Obesity Increases Risk of Mental Disorders: Prevention Methods and Advice from Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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

“The Alarming Rise of Prostate Cancer in Korea: Diagnosing and Treating the Nation’s Top Male Cancer”

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“The Alarming Rise of Prostate Cancer in Korea: Diagnosing and Treating the Nation’s Top Male Cancer”

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

“Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Healthy Muscle Growth”

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“Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Healthy Muscle Growth”

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

“Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypothyroidism and Weight Control”

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“Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypothyroidism and Weight Control”

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

“Acesur to withdraw La Andaluza brand from supermarkets due to controversy over mixture of vegetable fats”

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“Acesur to withdraw La Andaluza brand from supermarkets due to controversy over mixture of vegetable fats”

The oil bottling company Acesur has announced that it will withdraw its La Andaluza brand of olive and sunflower oil from supermarkets. The products of this brand were a mixture of both vegetable fats, a practice that is not allowed in Spain, but it is in other neighboring countries. In fact, La Andaluza made the … Read more

“Unusual Physical Symptoms of Stress: What Your Body is Telling You”

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“Unusual Physical Symptoms of Stress: What Your Body is Telling You”

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

The Increasing Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options

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The Increasing Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment Options

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

Chong Kun Dang Health Launches Nutritional Supplement “Dr. Care Cancer Coach” for Cancer Patients

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Chong Kun Dang Health Launches Nutritional Supplement “Dr. Care Cancer Coach” for Cancer Patients

Chong Kun Dang Health launched ‘Dr.Care Cancer Coach’, a nutritional supplement for cancer patients. Chong Kun Dang Health announced on the 15th that it has launched ‘Dr. Care Cancer Coach’, a nutritional supplement for cancer patients. Doctor Care Cancer Coach is the first product of special medical purpose food made by Chong Kun Dang Health. … Read more

How Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes Form a Vicious Cycle and Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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How Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes Form a Vicious Cycle and Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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

The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

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The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

Chewing movement refers to a masticatory movement that engages the upper and lower teeth by moving the temporomandibular joint and facial muscles. Mastication movement is an important motion that not only chews food thoroughly to ensure good digestion, but also has a very important effect on the health of the whole body, including the human … Read more