Study of the drug “methylphenidate” … If used incorrectly, only side effects may remain

Study of the drug “methylphenidate” … If used incorrectly, only side effects may remain

There is a drug that is quickly in demand as the university’s academic ability test approaches. This is methylphenidate, which is considered a “medicine to study well” among the parents of test participants. According to the report by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, between 2011 and 2016, 2.28 million people were prescribed methylphenidate … Read more

5 things to ask when taking high blood pressure medication for the first time

5 things to ask when taking high blood pressure medication for the first time

Hypertension is a typical chronic disease that has been dubbed the “silent killer”. It would be nice to be able to stay healthy without high blood pressure, but there are many cases where this is not possible. When a person is diagnosed with high blood pressure and advised to take medication for the first time, … Read more

Symptoms that appear when the “blood vessels in the neck” narrow … What is carotid stenosis?

Symptoms that appear when the “blood vessels in the neck” narrow … What is carotid stenosis?

Carotid artery ㅣ Source: HidakThe carotid artery is a large blood vessel that branches off from the aorta from the heart. Of the blood pumped from the heart, 80% of the blood to the brain passes through the carotid artery. The carotid artery is divided into the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery, … Read more

The main cause of depression in the elderly, “bereavement”, how to overcome it? … Director Kim Su-ro, Department of Mental Health [인터뷰]

The main cause of depression in the elderly, “bereavement”, how to overcome it? … Director Kim Su-ro, Department of Mental Health [인터뷰]

According to a 2014 survey of seniors from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, health and economic difficulties, disconnected relationships and loneliness were the main factors causing depression in the elderly. In particular, numerous articles point to loneliness as one of the main factors exacerbating depression in the elderly and, among these, the … Read more

“Fried food difficult to stop … How to eat healthy?” [황수경의 건강칼럼]

“Fried food difficult to stop … How to eat healthy?” [황수경의 건강칼럼]

| Fried foods increase body fat and bad cholesterol| It should be consumed with vegetables rich in dietary fiber or after squeezing the oil.| Yoon Seong-won, nutritionist, “When you eat fried food, you have to pay attention to how to consume it and how to store it” [내레이션 : 황수경 아나운서] Half price chicken, half … Read more

‘Asthma’ vulnerable to cold air, 10 questions 10 answers [코/목/귀 상담소]

‘Asthma’ vulnerable to cold air, 10 questions 10 answers [코/목/귀 상담소]

O-Jin Kwon, an otolaryngologist, and Hidak are working together. [코/목/귀 상담소]. Hidak consultants will answer all your questions about nose, throat and ear related diseases. Asthma is a typical seasonal respiratory disease. If you are an asthma sufferer, you should be very careful as your symptoms worsen over time with large fluctuations in temperature and … Read more

[건강톡톡] The “ovulation pain” suddenly got worse

[건강톡톡] The “ovulation pain” suddenly got worse

Women of childbearing age experience “ovulation,” a phenomenon in which mature eggs are released from the ovaries each month. Usually, two weeks before the start of menstruation, you go through ovulation. About 20% of women of childbearing age are known to experience ovulation pain each month and may be accompanied by mild pain with small … Read more

Men also need treatment … Treatment of “male menopause” by a specialist

Men also need treatment … Treatment of “male menopause” by a specialist

As men enter their 40s, they notice a significant drop in vitality. This is a natural phenomenon due to aging. However, if you are depressed and have no motivation in your daily life, you may suspect a “male menopause”. 1 in 3 middle-aged men are in “male menopause”According to data from the National Health Insurance … Read more

Lymphedema swelling in the limbs … It developed well after “this operation”

Lymphedema swelling in the limbs … It developed well after “this operation”

Blood and lymph flow into our body. Blood is a fluid that circulates throughout the body through the blood vessels and lymph is a fluid that circulates throughout the body through the lymphatic vessels. Lymph contains less protein and more fat than blood and contains many lymphocytes and white blood cells. Lymph circulates throughout the … Read more

25% of pancreatic cancer patients do OO … to prevent the onset of pancreatic cancer

25% of pancreatic cancer patients do OO … to prevent the onset of pancreatic cancer

Pancreas | Source: Getty Images BankThe pancreas (pancreas) is a digestive organ located between the tip of the navel and the navel. It secretes digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates, fats and proteins and hormones such as insulin that regulate blood sugar. It is divided into three parts, the head, body and tail, and the … Read more