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Starting a healthy day is just a crunch away

Purdue University Prof. Richard MattesBy Richard Mattes On my recent trip to Seoul, I saw first-hand the meaning of the “well-being” lifestyle that I’ve heard has been a significant trend in Korea for the past few years.Staying near Namsan, I regularly saw men and women of all ages out jogging and hiking, especially taking advantage of the crisp, clear fall air and enjoying the changing colors of the trees.Although maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle is a common goal for global public health, obesity rates in a number of countries have continued to rise. In Korea, the obesity rate has likewise increased to 31.8 percent, according to OECD health data this year.This means it is more important than ever to identify meals or snacks that can counter or minimize the positive energy balance that is accruing in the population over time.Some believe that having a snack is not desirable and nuts like almonds have too much fat.However, if we take another view that there are special properties or special interactions when consuming either nutrients in food like prote

Nov 30, 2014
Starting a healthy day is just a crunch away

Latest trends in workplace design: Activity-based workplace

By Yun Suh-youngCushman & Wakefield, San Francisco © GenslerA few years back, workplace design was not a big factor when companies furnished or renovated their offices. Now, much more attention is being paid to the interior not just for the aesthetics, but to cater to employees’ needs. And these needs are changing.In today’s digitized world, sitting at a desk all day does not necessarily produce the best outcome. With today’s devices, we can work anywhere. The spaces where people are most comfortable may be the most productive places after all.Productivity comes from efficiency, and efficiency comes from an environment where less time and energy is spent dealing with unnecessary disturbances.© Microsoft KoreaAn employee-friendly workplace design not only enhances workers’ productivity but also their well-being.And it is not just about efficiency. When workers are happier and healthier, they are likely to be more productive, more innovative and more collaborative.Creating a happy, healthy workplace that maximizes productivity is where design comes

Nov 26, 2014
Latest trends in workplace design: Activity-based workplace

The ultimate climbing experience

© THE NORTH FACEBy Kim Bo-eunYears ago as a college student, I took a one-month climbing course at my school gym. It had a tiny little wall where I learned only the basics of climbing, but I was feeling pretty confident when I visited The North Face’s Outdoor Culture Center recently to take a one-day class. Little did I know what I was getting myself into.After a brief set of stretching exercises, I squeezed my feet into a pair of climbing shoes that were so small I could imagine the pain Chinese women suffered from foot-binding. Soon my feet were the last thing on my mind, however, because I had more important things to consider – like clinging for my life on an 11-meter wall.First the instructor gave me a chance to make my way across a horizontal wall using the holds (grips), which I thought I aced, because he then asked if I had learned to climb before. I humbly told him I had completed a one-month course, but that it was years ago, only for him to reply that I didn’t seem to remember anything I had learned back then.© K2 Korea After being taught h

Nov 26, 2014By Kim Bo-eun

Inside out? No, outside in!

Law firm CEO believes workplace design can change workplace attitudeBy Yun Suh-young Entrance hallHow Cho Gun-ho, CEO of Happy Maru, a legal consulting firm in Seocho-dong, Seoul, experimented with his office was revolutionary.It is quite different from what we’d normally expect from a lawyers’ office.At the entrance, visitors are greeted with a peculiar mat with directions on it to a “consulting bay” and a “lawyers’ hive”.The entrance, which was facing the open space in between the two departments, was an unexpectedly empty space that made visitors wander around, lost in direction. That space, supposedly called the “theater,” was playing the role Cho intended it to. It was a place for meandering, for mingling and for contemplation.“People don’t usually stroll in the office. If they do, that’d make them a weird person. I wanted the office to be stroll-friendly ― a place for insight. They say insight comes from contemplation, and contemplation from strolling,” Cho said, explaining the office s

Nov 26, 2014

Fall, and food for thought

By Kwon Ji-younLibraries are no longer the silent, stifling repositories they once were. Spend this fall indulging in a beguiling book at one of the following culturally engaging and innovative libraries, which offer a bountiful harvest of food for thought.© National Library , SejongNational Library, SejongThe National Library of Sejong City, a structure recalling a turned over book page, was named one of 50 of the world’s most beautiful libraries. The landmark building was constructed in line with the relocation of central government agencies to the new city from Seoul. The facility boasts a reading room for children, meeting rooms, a café and a restaurant. You also get a stunning view of Sejong Lake from the cozy chairs you can sink into with a good book.The red phone booths that sparsely populate the library are for answering calls without disturbing others. Kiosks are positioned throughout the city, so if you cannot visit the library to check out books, you can request it online, then pick it up at your nearest kiosk.Address: 48 Dasom 3-ro, Sejong CityPhone numb

Nov 26, 2014

Moisturizing for the dry season

By Oh Seo-jin (intern reporter)Winter has drawn near. The seasonal change, with the big gap in temperature during the day and night, brings bodily changes which are most evident on the skin. Our skin becomes dry and sensitive, losing moisture and producing more dead skin cells. Here are ways to keep the skin soft and moisturized even during the cold season.HandsTo prevent your hands from cracking, wash them with lukewarm water and apply rich hand cream. “It is better to apply hand cream from the back of the hand rather than from the palm to enhance absorption,” says Jang Sang-eun, beauty trainer at skincare brand Biotherm. “Apply the cream also on nails, cuticles and in between fingers to effectively moisturize the whole hand.”W’s suggestion“Tokyo Milk” from BeakerFaceWhen the skin becomes sensitive during cold weather, it needs minimal stimulation. For a facial cleanser, try using a mild one that least irritates the skin. “It is important to retain moisture while cleansing during the dry season,” says Jang. “Gently cleanse

Nov 26, 2014
Moisturizing for the dry season

What's new

Casio introduces GPW-1000Casio has launched the first hybrid radio-controlled, solar-powered version of its G-SHOCK wristwatch, the GPW-1000, a model designed for those who frequently travel abroad. As it receives both radio and GPS signals, with the touch of a button users can get the exact time of the place they are located. The watch also automatically sets itself to summer time. The GPW-1000 has G-SHOCK’s durability, but incorporating sapphire glass, is a little more luxurious than existing models. For more information, visit www.gcosmo.co.kr.The Plaza presents Bib’Art Wine CollectionThe Plaza’s cafe and bar The Lounge is presenting Bib’ Art Wine Collection, an exclusive line of wine from the Mediterranean region of southern France, through Dec. 31. Also referred to as “Le Benjamin de Puech-Haut,” it is well known for its artistic designs on oak barrels. Red wine including shiraz and grenache is also served. Prices are 300,000 won for a three-liter mini wine barrel available for takeout and 20,000 won per glass. Guests also can visit The Lounge

Nov 26, 2014
What's new

Video display users and musculoskeletal pain

By Kim Sang-hyuk In modern times, many occupations involve Video Display Terminals (VDTs). Also, the increasing number of computer and smartphone users has led to a rapid growth in the overall size of VDT user groups. As is evident from our daily lives, modern society is closely integrated with VDTs. Musculoskeletal pains and VDT According to research conducted by Schwanniger in 1991, 38 percent of 2,722 office workers surveyed suffered from neck pain, 38 percent had back pain, 32 percent shoulder pain and 11 percent had pain in their arms or hands (interviewees were allowed to give multiple answers). Only one-third of the workers said they did not have any pain.Researchers say that two third of the office workers had VDT-related musculoskeletal disorders.In 1997 Michaelis reported that 62 percent of 1,720 office workers surveyed had musculoskeletal pain, while in research in 2011 by Bode and Isfort two-thirds of 1,002 office workers had symptoms. Marcus also reported that 50 percent of computer users suffered from musculoskeletal pains within only a year after they ha

Nov 23, 2014
Video display users and musculoskeletal pain

Treating rotator cuff tear

By Lee Sung-hun  With the winter almost upon us, cold weather is affecting everyone with muscle and joint flexibility as they tense up more than usual.One of the most frequent complaints during this season is about shoulder pain.Most middle-aged patients that suffer from such pain initially believe they suffer from adhesive capsulities (commonly known as “frozen shoulder”). However, the more likely cause is a rotator cuff tear.The shoulder joint is surrounded by four muscles ― supraspinous, infraspinous, subscapular and teres minor muscles ― and together they are called the rotator cuff.Each muscle supports the shoulder joint from the front, top and back to allow the rotation of the arm. Of the rotator cuff muscles, the tendons of the supraspinous muscles are most prone to damage, because they are located right below the acromion (a bony process on the shoulder blade), which covers the rotator cuff like a rooftop.Structurally, the supraspinus tendons rub against the acromion whenever there is shoulder joint movement and friction caused from there can damage them

Nov 23, 2014
Treating rotator cuff tear

How to ensure healthy joints to enjoy this winter

By Song Sang-ho With the winter’s coldness seeping in earlier than usual, a lot of people have already started to prepare for the coming winter months.Some people have started making kimchi to last all winter and heating systems being inspected to ensure warmth in houses. In particular, cold temperatures are the biggest environmental factor that influences health problems, resulting in many diseases such as flu and respiratory illnesses due to the weakness of the immune system in such conditions. Moreover, cold temperature is agonizing for arthritis patients as well.In fact, during winter with its harsh winds, “early inspection” is the best wintering for patients suffering from arthritis.Before the winter takes its toll, one should visit the hospital and get an accurate diagnosis on the status of his joints and if there seems to be a problem, appropriate treatment should be received for healthy knees to last throughout the winter.People tend to think that degenerative arthritis is simply something that comes with age rather than considering it as a joint r

Nov 16, 2014
How to ensure healthy joints to enjoy this winter
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