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선선한 가을, 명절을 지나며 부모님 건강을 다시 살피다가 뜻밖에 수술 이야기를 듣는 가족이 있습니다. 부모님이 여든을 넘기셨다면 “할 수 있는 건 다 해 드리자”는 마음과 “과연 수술을 견디실까”라는 걱정이 함께 듭니다. 이 글은 고령 환자의 수술을 앞둔 보호자가 생존 기간, 수술 후 삶의 질, 수술로 얻는 것과 잃는 것을 어떤 순서로 따져볼지 정리한 안내입니다. 한 … Read more

아침마다 사과 한 조각에 땅콩버터를 듬뿍 올려 드시고 있지는 않으신가요? 포만감이 좋고 간편해서 식단 관리용 아침으로 자주 꼽히지만, 가정의학과 전문의는 땅콩버터를 무조건 다이어트 음식으로 보기는 어렵다고 말합니다. 이 글에서는 땅콩버터가 체중 관리에 오히려 방해가 되는 경우와 첨가물 걱정이 어디까지 근거가 있는지 살펴봅니다. 마트에서 바로 써먹을 수 있도록 성분표와 원재료명을 읽는 기준도 함께 정리했습니다. 땅콩버터, 정말 … Read more

When you return home after completing chemotherapy, your body feels heavy and you get easily exhausted. As a result, you often end up spending most of the day on the sofa or in bed. As time passes and you find yourself frequently forgetting names or things you just did, you may become anxious, wondering if this is due to the treatment or your age. A recent large-scale domestic study revealed that changes in exercise levels before and after a cancer diagnosis are related to the risk of dementia later on. This… Read more

As of the end of June 2026, there were only 99 short-term care facilities nationwide that offered overnight care. Consequently, if a caregiver was suddenly hospitalized or went on a business trip, it was difficult to find a place to leave parents suffering from dementia or frailty for the night. This article summarizes overnight care services, where care is extended into the night at day and night care centers—commonly known as "senior kindergartens"—that were previously attended during the day. It covers who is eligible, when it is best to use the service, and for nighttime safety before entrusting your child… Read more

Upon infection with the plague bacterium, a sudden high fever and chills typically begin after an incubation period of 2 to 7 days. Initially, it may resemble the flu, but over time, it can spread to the lymph nodes, blood, and lungs, causing symptoms to worsen rapidly. In this article, we first examine what the plague bacterium is and how it differs from the Black Death. Subsequently, we look at three routes of infection: flea bites, touching infected animals, and inhaling droplets from an infected patient. Regarding the forms of infection… Read more

Comedian Mija (41), who became a hot topic for losing 30kg, revealed a meal consisting of a rice bowl topped with beef brisket, a fried egg, and lettuce, saying, “I never get tired of it.” In a diet rice bowl, what matters more than the menu name is what you choose for the toppings, rice, and sauce. Even with the same single bowl, the calorie content and satiety vary significantly depending on these three factors. In this article, based on the composition of Mija’s rice bowl, we have summarized the criteria for selecting protein toppings, vegetables, rice types, and sauces. … Read more

The food that singer Jang Yoon-jeong revealed she consistently provides to her father to maintain his stamina is protein supplements. Children concerned about their parents' health may naturally wonder, "Should my parents be taking them too?" This article summarizes what protein supplements are, which seniors can benefit from them, and in cases where there is no significant difference. We also examine, step-by-step, how to manage diet and exercise together to preserve muscle strength in old age. Jang Yoon-jeong … Read more

With the Chuseok holidays over and people frequently consuming autumn fruits these days, it is easy to accidentally swallow seeds without spitting them out. While most cases pass without incident, large, hard seeds can rarely get stuck in the intestines, causing abdominal pain for several weeks. Based on a case of a plum seed in a man in his 50s reported in an international academic journal, this article compares cases where a seed gets stuck in the intestines with those where it does not. The location in the intestine where seeds typically get stuck and more… Read more

Have you ever paid attention to the shape of your feet? We look at our faces in the mirror every day, but we rarely look at our feet. However, have you ever heard of "Joksang"? It is a folk method of physiognomy that attempts to determine a person's personality based on the shape of their feet. While researching it recently, I also became curious about which type my own feet are. It seems many people mistakenly believe that looking at Joksang immediately determines their financial luck or personality. Since there are aspects that differ from the facts, I have summarized them here. Toe length, overall foot shape, … Read more

"I haven't even exercised, so why am I sweating so much?" I was sitting still this morning when my back felt damp. It is disconcerting to be drenched in sweat while the weather has cooled down. After experiencing these symptoms myself, I became worried that it might be a cardiovascular issue, so I looked up some information. People usually think that sweating is caused by exercise or the heat, but I found some facts that differ from this, so I have compiled the findings. Let's go through the symptoms known as cardiovascular signals one by one, ranging from cold sweats and fatigue to shoulder pain. Which… Read more