Understanding and Preventing Early-Onset Dementia: Vascular Dementia and Lifestyle Factors
April 2 reported “early onset dementia,” the so-called juvenile dementia that occurs before the age of 65. Causes of dementia include Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for approximately 60-70% of all dementias, and vascular dementia, which accounts for 15-20% of all dementias. Experts explain that in the case of relatively young age groups, attention should be […]
The Tragic Link Between Epilepsy and Dostoevsky’s Novels
From February 22nd reported on the epilepsy suffered by Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky suffered from epilepsy from an early age. He described the experience of starting a seizure as “a break from this world” and “the beginning of the underworld.” A life in which the fear of epileptic seizures and the real fear of surviving have become […]
The Sweet and Chewy Gaeseongjuak: Tasty, but High in Calories and Sugar
The sweet and chewy Gaeseongjuak is popular… Avoid overeating as it is high in calories and sugar. Posted 2024.02.09 19:15 Posted 2024.02.09 19:15 Modified 2024.02.09 16:20 Views 0 Gaeseongjuak, a traditional snack from the Gaeseong region of Goryeo. [사진=클립아트코리아]Traditional snacks enjoyed during the Goryeo Dynasty are becoming popular among the MZ generation. The star is […]
The Dilemma of Thyroid Cancer Screening: To Know or Not to Know?
From January 16th reported on the dilemma of thyroid cancer screening. Thyroid cancer is less aggressive than other cancers and has a very slow rate of progression, which is why it is called “good cancer” or “turtle cancer”. It is also called “a cancer with a 5-year relative survival rate of 100.1%”, meaning that the […]
Understanding Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Hidden Disease with Surprising Prevalence By Professor Kim Hee-jin, Department of Medicine Recent reports from Jungang Ilbo shed light on the little-known condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). While the name might not ring a bell for most, this condition is more common than one might think, affecting approximately 2 out […]
