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Physical Inactivity, Sedentary Behavior and Chronic Diseases by González, Karimé, Fuentes, Jorge, Márquez, José Luis

“…New research into physical activity suggests that it is no longer sufficient just to meet minimum levels recommended by health guidelines in order to reduce…”
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Validity and reliability of korean version of international physical activity questionnaire short form in the elderly by Chun, Min Young

“…Estimation of physical activity contributes to early screening and prevention of decrease in body function. This study was conducted to examine the reliability…”
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The Impact of Heated Tobacco Products on Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Use, and Tobacco Sales in South Korea by Lee, Cheol Min

“…Heated tobacco products (HTPs), a hybrid between conventional and electronic cigarettes, were first launched in South Korea in June 2017. Owing to…”
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The Association between Social Support and Happiness among Elderly in Iran by Moeini, Babak, Barati, Majid, Farhadian, Maryam, Ara, Milad Heydari

“…Elderly people's life is affected by multiple factors including social support, which is of the utmost importance. This study aimed to explore the association…”
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Comparison of the Smoking Cessation of Heated Tobacco Product Users and Conventional Cigarette Smokers in Korea by Won, Doyeon, Jung, Wonyoung, Shin, Dongwook

“…Since the introduction of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in Korea in 2017, their annual sales have increased. Several studies have investigated the perceptions…”
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Phytophotodermatitis due to a Citrus-Based Hand Sanitizer: A Case Report by Lee, Kevin P., Girijala, Raghavendra L., Chon, Susan Y.

“…Phytophotodermatitis, a cutaneous reaction caused by direct contact with photosensitive substances in plants and subsequent exposure to ultraviolet light, is…”
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The Relationship of Caffeine Intake with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep in Korean Adolescents by Jin, Mi-Joo, Yoon, Chang-Ho, Ko, Hae-Jin, Kim, Hyo-Min, Kim, A-Sol, Moon, Ha-Na, Jung, Seung-Pi

“…In various studies in adults, caffeine may increase wakefulness and relieve pain, but caffeine overdose can cause many adverse serious effects on health…”
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Sarcopenia Is Not Associated with Depression in Korean Adults: Results from the 2010-2011 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Byeon, Chae-Hwa, Kang, Kee-Young, Kang, Se-Hun, Kim, Han-Kyul, Bae, Eun-Jin

“…Sarcopenia is associated with metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and mortality; however, its association with depression in the general population…”
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The Effect of Lifestyle Changes on Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients by Yang, Myung Hwa, Kang, Seo Young, Lee, Jung Ah, Kim, Young Sik, Sung, Eun Ju, Lee, Ka-Young, Kim, Jun-Su, Oh, Han Jin, Kang, Hee Chul, Lee, Sang Yeoup

“…Hypertension is highly prevalent among patients who visit primary care clinics. Various factors and lifestyle behaviors are associated with effective blood…”
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Is Ankle Kinesio Taping Effective to Immediately Change Balance, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals? A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Trial by Tomruk, Melda Soysal, Tomruk, Murat, Alkan, Emrullah, Gelecek, Nihal

“…The ankle-foot complex plays a key role in maintaining balance because it collects proprioceptive data. Kinesio taping (KT) is a rehabilitative method…”
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Adequacy of Protein Intake among Korean Elderly: An Analysis of the 2013-2014 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data by Park, Hyun Ah

“…Protein intake in South Korea is generally considered to be adequate; however, there is concern that it may be inadequate among the elderly. This study…”
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Spousal Concordance regarding Lifestyle Factors and Chronic Diseases among Couples Visiting Primary Care Providers in Korea by Jun, Seung Yup, Kang, Mina, Kang, Seo Young, Lee, Jung Ah, Kim, Young Sik

“…Few studies have been conducted in Korea on concordance regarding chronic diseases and lifestyle factors among couples. We, therefore, evaluated spousal…”
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Depression, Anxiety, and Perceived Social Support among Adults with Beta-Thalassemia Major: Cross-Sectional Study by Maheri, Aghbabak, Sadeghi, Roya, Shojaeizadeh, Davoud, Tol, Azar, Yaseri, Mehdi, Rohban, Alireza

“…Considering the high prevalence of depression and anxiety among thalassemia patients and the role of social support in preventing mental disorders, this study…”
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Short- and Long-Term Exposure to Particulate Matter and Pulse Wave Velocity by Park, Young Jun, Cho, Yu Jin, Kwak, Jinseul, Lim, Youn-Hee, Park, Minseon

“…Background: In hemodialysis patients, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) levels are affected by particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10…”
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Martin's Equation as the Most Suitable Method for Estimation of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Korean Adults by Kang, Mijeong, Kim, Jongwoo, Lee, Seon Yeong, Kim, Kyunam, Yoon, Junehyung, Ki, Hongseok

“…Friedewald equation is the most widely used method for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level. However, due to potential over- or…”
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Association between Cigarette Smoking and Sarcopenia according to Obesity in the Middle-Aged and Elderly Korean Population: The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008-2011) by Jo, Yoonjoo, Linton, John Alderman, Choi, Junho, Moon, Junghae, Kim, Jungeun, Lee, Jiyoung, Oh, Sinae

“…The definition of sarcopenia focuses on muscle mass and function. Sarcopenic obesity is the relative excess of fat tissue with decreased muscle mass. We…”
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Potentially Inappropriate Medications by Beers Criteria in Older Outpatients: Prevalence and Risk Factors by Lim, Yeon-Jung, Kim, Ha-Yeon, Choi, Jaekyung, Lee, Ji Sun, Ahn, Ah-Leum, Oh, Eun-Jung, Cho, Dong-Yung, Kweon, Hyuk-Jung

“…Prescription of inappropriate medicine to elderly patients is a major public health care concern. The Beers criteria have been commonly employed as a screening…”
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The Association between Socioeconomic Status and Adherence to Health Check-up in Korean Adults, Based on the 2010-2012 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Shin, Hyun-Young, Kang, Hee-Taik, Lee, Jae Woo, Lim, Hyoung-Ji

“…We investigated the association between socioeconomic status and adherence to health check-ups in a Korean population aged 40 years or older. This…”
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Association between Sarcopenia, Bone Density, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Korean Men by Go, Seon Won, Cha, Young Hwa, Lee, Jung A, Park, Hye Soon

“…Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass leading to decreased muscle strength, physical disability, and increased mortality. The genesis of both sarcopenia and…”
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Benign Hepatic Tumors: From Incidental Imaging Finding to Clinical Management by Baker, Fadi Abu, Zeina, Abdel-Rauf, Mouch, Saif Abu, Mari, Amir

“…Benign hepatic tumors (BHTs) are commonly detected as incidental finding mainly due to the frequent utilization of imaging modalities, including ultrasound…”
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