Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the Rescue A recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Could Your Heartburn Meds Be Giving You Headaches? New Research Reveals Surprising Link The risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs has been revealed. The research results suggesting that the risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs have been published in Neurology Clinical Practice Journal. Acid reflux generally occurs after meals or […]
Cancer Treatment Revolution: Unexpected Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D’s efficacy in maintaining the gut microbiome balance and improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy are well-known. A study published in Science Journal shows that Vitamin D maintains the balance of the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the effect of cancer immunotherapy. A research team from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at The University […]
Lisbon Doubles Tourist Tax: What Visitors Need to Know The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is raising its tourist tax by two times. A popular tourist spot in Lisbon is the Belem Tower / Flickr According to The Portugal News, Lisbon is raising its tourist tax from 2 euros per night to 4 euros, the first increase in 2019 for five years. The mayor of […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes! The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep A recent study suggests that adequate sleep may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Network Open), suggest that maintaining a consistent and healthy sleep pattern can enhance an individual’s overall well-being. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for about […]
Higher Suicide Rates Among the Visually Impaired, Study Finds A recent study has revealed that individuals with visual impairments are at a higher risk of suicide compared to those without such impairments. Professor Kim Young Kook’s team at Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 25th that they conducted a meta-analysis, consolidating the results of 30 cohort studies on the association between visual impairment […]
Green Tea vs. Hot Water: Which Boosts Brainpower Better? [MedicalToday] Drinking moderate amounts of plain and roasted green tea may improve mental task performance, according to a study...
KAIST's Breakthrough: Matching Medication to Your Genes for Better Health Just as a socially cohesive community with active interaction among its members can foster healthier individuals, could the cohesion of a genetic community also influence a person’s health? A research team led by Professor Lee Do Heon of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST announced their findings that by identifying less cohesive […]
Black Coffee: Secret Weapon for Weight Loss and Dementia Prevention Research reveals coffee’s positive impact on heart, brain, and weight Research papers demonstrated black coffee aids in weight loss and dementia prevention. (Photo=DB) An article in a prominent U.S. media outlet states that black coffee aids in weight loss and the prevention of dementia. One cup of black coffee has 2 calories (roughly 0.002 […]
Hungover? Here's What People Eat Around the World to Feel Better Seaweed food from around the world.
Loneliness Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors, Study Finds New research results prove that among cancer survivors who have undergone treatment, those who often feel isolated have a more than 60% higher risk of death compared to survivors who feel less lonely or not at all. An illustrative image to aid in understanding the article / Doidam 10-shutterstock.com The team led by Jingxuan Zhao, […]
Geek Chic: Quirky Fashion Trend Increasing Eyewear Sales by 10% 'Geek chic' fashion is not for the faint of heart.
Straight or Curly? Science Behind Your Hair Type Everyone has a unique hair shape and texture. Some people have very straight hair, while others have curly hair that looks like they’ve had a perm. Even after straightening your hair at the salon, the curls return after a while because each person’s natural hair is slightly different. But what causes this difference in hair […]
Does Swearing Reduce Pain? Science Says Yes! Does swearing reduce pain?
Wellness Trend Swaps Coffee for This Calming Cup of Tea As wellness rises, tea beverage sales steadily increase due to a growing number of people opting for tea over other beverages. While there are various ways to enjoy tea, such as visiting a “tea omakase” that allows you to enjoy multiple types of tea with simple snacks or “tea classes,” overconsumption can negatively impact your […]
Can You Eat Your Way to Better Skin? The Scoop on Collagen Supplements What Kind of Collagen Supplements Are Effective? Have you ever heard the old wives’ tale that eating pig skin can improve your skin? This tale exists because collagen has beneficial effects on the skin. Collagen is a component that keeps your skin firm and elastic. You can easily take collagen at home in the form […]
Catching Waves and Caution: The Unseen Risks of Surfing Surfing, a leisurely sport that many people enjoy every summer at the beach to catch waves, may not always be safe. With the growing popularity of surfing, especially in sports like Yangyang in Gangwon Province, it’s essential to understand the potential risks before hitting the beach. Mastering Precise Paddling Skills is a Must Paddling, an […]
Revolutionize Your Skincare Routine with Vibrating Cleansers Finding the Right Skin Type for Vibrating Cleansing Have you ever seen advertisements or information claiming that vibrating cleansing can clean your face more thoroughly than hand cleansing? It’s easy to think that using a device for cleansing will result in a cleaner face than manual washing. So, let’s look at the pros and cons […]
Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the Rescue A recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Could Your Heartburn Meds Be Giving You Headaches? New Research Reveals Surprising Link The risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs has been revealed. The research results suggesting that the risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs have been published in Neurology Clinical Practice Journal. Acid reflux generally occurs after meals or […]
Cancer Treatment Revolution: Unexpected Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D’s efficacy in maintaining the gut microbiome balance and improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy are well-known. A study published in Science Journal shows that Vitamin D maintains the balance of the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the effect of cancer immunotherapy. A research team from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at The University […]
Lisbon Doubles Tourist Tax: What Visitors Need to Know The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is raising its tourist tax by two times. A popular tourist spot in Lisbon is the Belem Tower / Flickr According to The Portugal News, Lisbon is raising its tourist tax from 2 euros per night to 4 euros, the first increase in 2019 for five years. The mayor of […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes! The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep A recent study suggests that adequate sleep may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Network Open), suggest that maintaining a consistent and healthy sleep pattern can enhance an individual’s overall well-being. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for about […]
Higher Suicide Rates Among the Visually Impaired, Study Finds A recent study has revealed that individuals with visual impairments are at a higher risk of suicide compared to those without such impairments. Professor Kim Young Kook’s team at Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 25th that they conducted a meta-analysis, consolidating the results of 30 cohort studies on the association between visual impairment […]
Green Tea vs. Hot Water: Which Boosts Brainpower Better? [MedicalToday] Drinking moderate amounts of plain and roasted green tea may improve mental task performance, according to a study...
KAIST's Breakthrough: Matching Medication to Your Genes for Better Health Just as a socially cohesive community with active interaction among its members can foster healthier individuals, could the cohesion of a genetic community also influence a person’s health? A research team led by Professor Lee Do Heon of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST announced their findings that by identifying less cohesive […]
Black Coffee: Secret Weapon for Weight Loss and Dementia Prevention Research reveals coffee’s positive impact on heart, brain, and weight Research papers demonstrated black coffee aids in weight loss and dementia prevention. (Photo=DB) An article in a prominent U.S. media outlet states that black coffee aids in weight loss and the prevention of dementia. One cup of black coffee has 2 calories (roughly 0.002 […]
Hungover? Here's What People Eat Around the World to Feel Better Seaweed food from around the world.
Loneliness Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors, Study Finds New research results prove that among cancer survivors who have undergone treatment, those who often feel isolated have a more than 60% higher risk of death compared to survivors who feel less lonely or not at all. An illustrative image to aid in understanding the article / Doidam 10-shutterstock.com The team led by Jingxuan Zhao, […]
Geek Chic: Quirky Fashion Trend Increasing Eyewear Sales by 10% 'Geek chic' fashion is not for the faint of heart.
Straight or Curly? Science Behind Your Hair Type Everyone has a unique hair shape and texture. Some people have very straight hair, while others have curly hair that looks like they’ve had a perm. Even after straightening your hair at the salon, the curls return after a while because each person’s natural hair is slightly different. But what causes this difference in hair […]
Does Swearing Reduce Pain? Science Says Yes! Does swearing reduce pain?
Wellness Trend Swaps Coffee for This Calming Cup of Tea As wellness rises, tea beverage sales steadily increase due to a growing number of people opting for tea over other beverages. While there are various ways to enjoy tea, such as visiting a “tea omakase” that allows you to enjoy multiple types of tea with simple snacks or “tea classes,” overconsumption can negatively impact your […]
Can You Eat Your Way to Better Skin? The Scoop on Collagen Supplements What Kind of Collagen Supplements Are Effective? Have you ever heard the old wives’ tale that eating pig skin can improve your skin? This tale exists because collagen has beneficial effects on the skin. Collagen is a component that keeps your skin firm and elastic. You can easily take collagen at home in the form […]
Catching Waves and Caution: The Unseen Risks of Surfing Surfing, a leisurely sport that many people enjoy every summer at the beach to catch waves, may not always be safe. With the growing popularity of surfing, especially in sports like Yangyang in Gangwon Province, it’s essential to understand the potential risks before hitting the beach. Mastering Precise Paddling Skills is a Must Paddling, an […]
Revolutionize Your Skincare Routine with Vibrating Cleansers Finding the Right Skin Type for Vibrating Cleansing Have you ever seen advertisements or information claiming that vibrating cleansing can clean your face more thoroughly than hand cleansing? It’s easy to think that using a device for cleansing will result in a cleaner face than manual washing. So, let’s look at the pros and cons […]
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