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Reebok CrossFit Sentinel’s Euljiro branch to relocate to Gwanghwamun
Nov 17, 2015
The Euljiro branch of CrossFit gym Reebok CrossFit Sentinel will be relocating to Gwanghwamun, it said in a statement Tuesday. Established in 2012 as the second “box” of the CrossFit franchise, the Euljiro branch will close its facilities from Nov. 30 for six months, during which existing members will be able to use other branches located in Hannam-dong, Pangyo, Yeouido and Samseong-dong. The new Gwanghwamun quarters will open next year.The gym will make up for the inconvenience by offering vari
Foods that may help prevent Alzheimer’s
Nov 12, 2015
While there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease -- a chronic neurodegenerative disease considered to be one of the biggest threats to South Korea’s future economy -- researchers have found that certain foods may reduce one’s risk of developing the condition if consumed regularly. According to Dr. Moon Yeon-sil from Konkuk University Medical Center, those who follow a Mediterranean diet have a significantly lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who don’t. The Mediterranea
Korea to speed up tech, medical regulations
Nov 6, 2015
The South Korean government Friday unveiled plans to ease regulations on drones and self-driving cars, paving the way for the futuristic technologies to spur related industries. The plans were given in a brief when President Park Geun-hye presided over the fourth regulatory reform ministerial meeting at Cheong Wa Dae. “Deregulation is crucial to secure our future growth engines and to revitalize the economy,” said the president, calling for parliamentary support for the passage of related bills
3-4 shots of soju a day can help prevent strokes: experts
Nov 6, 2015
A few shots of soju, the most popular liquor in South Korea, a day can significantly lower the risk of strokes among males, a team of lcoal researchers said Friday. According to the team of neurologists at Seoul National University hospital in Bundang, drinking three to four shots of soju reduced the possibility of suffering a stroke among males by around 50 percent. It is the first time that soju, a diluted beverage containing ethanol and water, has been found to be helpful in preventing stro
Smartphones may ruin your eyes
Oct 29, 2015
South Korea is one of the world’s most connected countries, with more than 80 percent of the population owning smartphones as of this year. But spending too much time with smart devices can be a serious threat to eye health, a group of Korean ophthalmologists said this week. According to the Korean Ophthalmological Society, one of the biggest representative bodies of eye doctors here, the number of Korean patients with dry eye syndrome has more than doubled in the last 10 years, from 970,000 to
Korea, U.S. to launch precision medicine cohort
Oct 23, 2015
Officials from Ministry of Health & Welfare, KNIH, U.S. NIH, and NCC pose after signing a letter of intention to cooperate in precision medicine research in Washington last week. (NCC)The Korean National Cancer Center joined hands with the U.S. National Institutes of Health to launch a large-scale precision medicine research cohort to combat cancer, the NCC said Wednesday.The cancer research cohort aims at conducting joint precision medicine research on cancer and the Middle East respiratory syn
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Oct 8, 2015
Cancer leading cause of death in S. Korea in 2014: data
Sept 23, 2015
Cancer remained the leading cause of death in South Korea in 2014, with the death rate from the disease also rising steadily, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 75,334 people died of cancer last year, which accounted for 28.3 percent of all deaths reported last year, according to the data provided by Statistics Korea. Cancer's death rate -- the number of deaths per 100,000 people -- stood at 149 last year, up from the previous year's 146.5. Cardiovascular, or heart-related, disease
Koreans need to consume more meat: study
Aug 27, 2015
Many would think of Korean barbecue as one of the best-known -- and common -- Korean foods. But a recent study claimed that more than 70 percent of Koreans are in fact not consuming enough meat, which can lead to a number of health problems including anemia and protein deficiency.According to the report released by Dankook University, 72.6 percent of 17,460 Koreans who participated in the study were not eating enough meat -- beef, pork or chicken -- from 2010-2012. The inadequate consumption of
Treating, avoiding sunburn
Aug 27, 2015
Lee Jong-heeMany people tan during the summer because it makes them look healthy and thin. Spending prolonged hours outside during the summer, particularly during vacation periods, results in skin exposure to the sun.The sun is the energy source for plants to undergo photosynthesis to maintain the ecosystem. It also helps the skin produce vitamin D. Therefore, sunlight is crucial to living.However, prolonged exposure to the sun or getting sunburned has its downsides. Prolonged exposure to strong
Summer can be vulnerable time for those with chronic conditions
Jul 30, 2015
While summer offers great opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, the warm weather can be a serious health threat especially to those with chronic medical conditions. According to Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, the fatality rate of diabetes and heart disease patients increases when the average temperature during the summer months rises. “The heat can be especially dangerous for those with diabetes, chronic kidney conditions and high blood pressure,” said Dr. Shin Gil-ja from
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Jul 16, 2015
Surgeon Moon Hye-sung shares her view on benefits of robotic surgery for leiomyoma patients
Healthcare workers worried about hospital-acquired infections: poll
Jul 14, 2015
Nearly two-thirds of South Korean healthcare workers are worried about hospital-acquired infections, a poll showed Tuesday.According to the survey, 65.3 percent of doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other support personnel said there is a high chance of infections taking place in hospitals. It also showed that 81 percent of healthcare workers said if infections do occur in hospitals it can lead to serious consequences.The survey, taken by the state-run National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborat
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