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Lack of Physical Activity Leading Cause of Dementia in S. Korea: Study

Lack of Physical Activity Leading Cause of Dementia in S. Korea: Study

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The leading cause of dementia among South Koreans is insufficient physical activity, a study showed Sunday. Researchers from the Samsung Medical Center analyzed data from the National Health Insurance Service and monitored a total of 794,448 individuals without any history of dementia as of 2006. Throughout the observation period [...]

Ministry of Education to Expand PE Programs for Elementary School Students

Ministry of Education to Expand PE Programs for Elementary School Students

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Physical activity programs will be expanded for first and second grade elementary school students in South Korea. Survival swimming courses will also be expanded according to local conditions. The Ministry of Education announced a master plan on Wednesday which includes the objective of developing various physical activity programs for [...]