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Exercise for 150 Minutes a Week May Significantly Reduce Depression Risk

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Regular physical activity sustained over time can significantly reduce the risk of depressive symptoms, according to a large-scale Korean study that underscores the mental health benefits of even moderate exercise. Researchers at the National Institute of Health, under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, analyzed data from 19,112 adults [...]

One-Third of S. Koreans Overweight, Many not Trying to Slim Down

SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Roughly a third of adult South Koreans were overweight in 2014, with many not even trying to lose weight, government data showed Monday. The 2014 national health data by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) showed 31.5 percent of people over 19 were categorized as being [...]