Before Blaming the Child, Look at the Table
In Korea today, the body of an overweight child is not just a health issue—it’s a mirror of class, policy, and what we as a society have chosen to ignore.
How Your Brain Adapts to Exercise—and Why That’s a Problem
You run every morning. Same distance. Same route. And somehow, you’re not changing. What if the problem isn’t your effort—but your brain’s ability to predict it?
Korean Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Increase Disease Risk in Obese Kids
Seoul, South Korea – As diets increasingly shift towards convenience-driven options, a new study from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) sounds an urgent alarm: ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are taking a toll on the health of South Korea's youth, especially those struggling with obesity. This research, spearheaded
How Socioeconomic Disparities Shape Stomach Cancer Risks
South Korea faces a growing public health challenge: it has one of the highest rates of stomach cancer globally. While this disease has many contributing factors, one of the most significant is the country’s traditional diet, which is rich in salt-heavy, fermented foods like kimchi, soybean pastes, and pickled
How Shared Meals Could Impact Couples' Brains and Lives
As couples spend time together, they inevitably begin to influence each other’s habits, tastes, and even emotional patterns. But could sharing meals over time also lead to a deeper, more subtle form of influence—on their brain function, mood, and overall health? According to recent research in neuroscience, nutrition,
How Asia is Battling Dementia
In "Picnic (2024)," a poignant Korean film, a group of elderly friends embarks on a simple outing to a scenic park—a ritual that should be filled with joy and nostalgia. Yet, as they wander through the lush greenery, the cracks in their memories begin to show. The
How Selective Isolation is Redefining Personal Growth
On a brisk autumn morning in Seoul, Minju Kim carefully zipped up her suitcase. The small studio apartment she was leaving behind, nestled in a bustling neighborhood filled with cafes and convenience stores, had once been her sanctuary—an oasis amid the frenetic pace of city life. But as she