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Many people believe that protein shakes are healthy foods and therefore won't cause problems with blood sugar. However, this is only half true. Depending on what is added to the shake, even a single glass at lunch can rapidly raise post-meal blood sugar. In this article, we first explain why protein drinks consumed instead of lunch raise blood sugar. Following that, we cover how to check sugar and protein content on the ingredient list, criteria for selecting fruits and fats, and the consequences of drinking too much… Read more

“A light drink or two won’t cause any major health problems.” This is a common saying heard at social gatherings, but the World Health Organization (WHO) takes a different stance. They believe there is no amount of alcohol that can be definitively deemed safe for health. Doctors treating patients in emergency rooms also never take the dangers of alcohol lightly. Recently, Professor Choi Seok-jae of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital issued a strong warning, citing alcohol as a habit one might regret for a lifetime. In this article, we discuss how alcohol, through blood clots known as ‘blood clots,’ leads to cerebral infarction and… Read more

It is easy to think of pumpkin seeds as a byproduct that is inconvenient to eat with the shell on and offers little nutritional value. For this reason, when preparing mature or butternut squash in the fall, people often scoop out the flesh and discard the seeds along with the seeds. However, these seeds contain magnesium, zinc, tryptophan, and unsaturated fatty acids. This article summarizes the roles that the nutrients in pumpkin seeds play in the body. We also examine the reliability of the research presented regarding men's health and sleep. … Read more

In the cool autumn, as the holidays pass and families check on their parents' health, there are those who unexpectedly hear news of surgery. If your parents are over eighty, you may feel a mix of the desire to "do everything we can" and the worry that "will they really be able to withstand the surgery?" This article is a guide outlining the order in which guardians facing surgery for elderly patients should weigh survival time, quality of life after surgery, and the gains and losses of the operation. One… Read more

Are you eating a slice of apple topped with a generous amount of peanut butter every morning? While it is often cited as a convenient breakfast choice for diet management due to its filling nature, a family medicine specialist states that it is difficult to unconditionally view peanut butter as a diet food. In this article, we examine cases where peanut butter actually hinders weight management and the basis for concerns regarding additives. We have also summarized guidelines for reading ingredient lists and raw material names that you can apply immediately at the supermarket. Peanut butter, really… 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