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Tackling frozen Shoulder

By Lee Sung-hunShoulder pain is a rather common type of joint ache. Usually, you notice that one arm is hard to move, to lift the arm is painful and the shoulder aches so much so that at night it becomes difficult to fall asleep.There are a number of possible underlying causes, and one of the most likely culprits is adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder.Frozen shoulder is a condition that brings about pain and limited movement in the joint.Korean name for adhesive capsulitis translates to “50-year-old-shoulders,” as it used to be most common among people in their 50s. However, nowadays, people in their late 30s or in their 60s and 70s suffer from it.Patients generally seek medical assistance once they feel the sharp shoulder pain or when the limited shoulder movements make it difficult to conduct ordinary daily activities such as putting on a shirt, or shampooing, or even taking a wallet out of the back pocket.Such limited motion is caused by the contraction or adhesion of the articular capsule of the shoulder joint or the tendons in the surrounding muscl

Nov 9, 2014
Tackling frozen Shoulder

Taxi drivers suffer from back pain

By Kim Sang-hyuk There are many occupations in our society, and each has its own distinctive environment and work-related injuries.Taxi or bus drivers in particular are under lots of stress and physical burdens due to their long working hours.This pattern causes them to be exposed to various health issues, especially those related to the spine. The Korean Taxi Worker’s Union recently published in its “Health report of taxi drivers” that 51 percent of taxi drivers have spinal problems diseases and 68 percent suffer from musculoskeletal ailments. Extreme stress and pressure on the spine The spine is not anatomically structured in a way to sustain pressure. Especially when we’re sitting down, our back needs to support our entire body; this results in 60 percent more pressure on our spine when compared to standing up.Thus, people who spend long hours sitting down have a higher chance of experiencing spinal complications. Occupational drivers usually drive for eight to 10 hours daily and are always in a stressful environment; ultimately, this ca

Nov 9, 2014
Taxi drivers suffer from back pain

More smokers seek gov't help to quit

Smokers talk with public health center officials in Nowon-gu, Seoul. The number of smokers seeking government help to quit cigarettes is rising sharply after the health ministry’s announcement to raise the average price of cigarettes by 2,000 won ($2). / YonhapBy Jung Min-hoAn increasing number of smokers are seeking government help to quit smoking as it is moving to raise cigarette prices from January next year.According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, from September to October, 91,855 people registered with public health centers’ smoking cessation programs nationwide. Last year, 60,475 people signed up during the same period.The ministry believes its plan to raise the average price of cigarettes by 2,000 won ($2) brought about the 51.9 percent boost.Among all major cities, Sejong City, a special administrative district where 12 government ministries are situated, showed the biggest percentage increase from 111 to 359, followed by Daejeon, from 1,347 to 2,498, and Busan, from 3,563 to 6,348.The ministry said it will expand the budget support to 37.4 billion (

Nov 9, 2014
More smokers seek gov't help to quit

Be aware of 'red light' for knee joints

By Song Sang-ho With the spectacular autumn foliage in full effect, many people decide to climb mountains during the weekends.This means that a number of people visit hospitals because of injuries for the after-effects of mountain climbing. In fact, mountain climbing itself is an exercise that fundamentally requires substantial physical strength.Most of the celebrated mountains in Korea renowned for their excellent scenic views of autumn foliage have quite rugged terrain. The most frequent injury many mountain climbers suffer is a cruciate ligament rupture of the knee. This can often develop into a meniscal tear or damage to the surrounding ligaments if untreated at the proper time.It is recommended that you undergo examination and treatment right away should you experience any abnormal symptoms.If you hear a “popping sound” and feel pain in the knees during mountain climbing, and are unable to bend and extend your knees, a cruciate ligament rupture might have occurred.If you have difficulty bending your knees, tensing up of popliteus and pain when walking up an

Nov 2, 2014
Be aware of 'red light' for knee joints

Overcoming second pregnancy blues

 Every pregnancy is tough on a woman, but it only gets tougher the second and the third time around. / AP-Yonhap  By Jane HanNow well into my third trimester, there are still moments when I forget that I’m pregnant. People may wonder how that’s even possible. After all, I have this bulging belly that’s impossible not to notice.It’s called second pregnancy.Every pregnancy is tough on a woman, but unfortunately, it only gets tougher the second and ― God, I can only imagine ― the third time around.People who have no idea may ask why.You’ve been through morning sickness, you know how those persistent cramps and fatigue feel, you already know all the other big and small emotional and physical discomforts associated with pregnancy, so shouldn’t things be better the second time around?Theoretically, it should. But there’s that a monumental factor that cancels everything out ― the first child; in my case, the first two children.As lovely and precious as they are to me, they also leave me no time to rest. No time.Actually, I lied. They

Nov 2, 2014
Overcoming second pregnancy blues

Four in five adolescents have myopia

By Jung Min-hoFour in five adolescents aged 12 to 18 are near-sighted, according to a study conducted by the Korean Ophthalmological Society (KOS).The KOS noted that the increased use of smartphones is a major cause of the problem.The society found that 80.4 percent of teenagers have myopia, the highest incidence among all age groups of the population. Among these, 11.7 percent of them have excessive myopia, which could result in them eventually losing the sight entirely.Given that myopia is “extremely” difficult to counter with medical treatment or surgery, the current trend does not bode well for the overall eye health of Korean citizens.“The social cost for treating myopia will likely rise in 10 to 20 years as many more people are expected to get it,” Park Sung-pyo, director of public relations at the KOS, said.The research shows that people, aged from 19 to 29, have the second highest incidence of myopia, with 75 percent suffering from it. Elderly people, aged from 60 to 69, have the lowest incidence with a comparatively low 18.5 percent showing the sympto

Nov 2, 2014

The 11 most stunning night views in Seoul

The Korea Times W recommends 11 places you should visit in Seoul at night. Above is Top Cloud, one of the picks. Perched up on the 33rd floor of Jongno Tower, Top Cloud offers an upfront view of the high-rise buildings in the office region of Jonggak, downtown Seoul.Top 11 places to view Seoul’s beautiful nightscapeBy Yun Suh-youngAutumn is perfect for photos as the sky is the clearest among the seasons. It’s also a great season to enjoy the nightscape, with the clear sky allowing an unhampered field of vision even at night. Here are places W’s reporter personally visited and recommends to savor the city’s nightscape. Enjoy the deep autumn night with good company and a nice drink!/ Park Hyatt SeoulThe Lounge- Park Hyatt SeoulMost hotels, even the ones that boast of having great views, offer a one-sided view of the city due to their interior structure. But the Park Hyatt Seoul is one exception.The hotel located right next to Samseong Station in the Tehran-ro intersection offers a view that will make you gasp.If you’re a Seoulite who has never thought

Oct 29, 2014
The 11 most stunning night views in Seoul

When a woman loves whisky

By Jun Kyoung-wooIt is women who created the whisky boom in Seoul.Single malt whisky bars started off in Hannam-dong and moved over to Cheongdam-dong and have now become one of Seoul’s trendiest venues. Here, we can easily spot stylish women sipping whisky casually at the bar, even on weeknights; and the scene is not at all strange.And where there are beautiful women, there are men. For this reason, Seoul’s most popular whisky bars are jam-packed on weekends.Women, who used to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail, have discovered the charm of single malt whisky, marveling at the heat spreading through their bodies at each sip of the golden spirit. Only five years ago, not many women enjoyed the taste of whisky.Whisky is cool-headed yet passionate and considered a typical “men’s drink.”Scottish people categorize whisky based on the ingredients and production method into single malt, single grain, blended, blended malt and blended grain Scotch whisky.Single malt whisky is made from one type of distilled malt extract, while blended whisky is a mixture of som

Oct 29, 2014
When a woman loves whisky

Women prefer single malts on ice ball

Park Si-young, bartender and owner of “The Factory” in Hongdae, demonstrates how to taste whisky.By Jun Kyoung-woo Why have women fallen in love with the single malt whisky? Only one person came to mind for an answer to this question ― Park Si-young, 42, an 18-year whisky master and owner of “The Factory,” a bar in Hongdae. The glasses she offers have some kind of healing magic that soothes the soul.Q. When did you begin introducing the single malt whisky? A. The Factory opened in December 2009. At the time, the only bars that served single malt whisky were Simon Bar and Coffee Bar K, in Cheongdam-dong. I didn’t jump into the single malt business because I thought it would make good money but because I enjoyed the drink.Q. Do lots of women enjoy the single malt? A. Initially, I began recommending whisky drinks to visitors who were unfamiliar with the beverage. That’s when people began seeking out our bar. I also made cocktails with a whisky base. Some criticized us for making cocktails with expensive single malt, and it was difficult sati

Oct 29, 2014
Women prefer single malts on ice ball

'Breezy chic' hits runway

S/S 2015 Seoul Fashion Week features see-through looks, baggy fits and moreBy Kim Bo-eunThe 15th S/S Seoul Fashion Week took place for six days from Oct. 17 through Oct. 22 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP).Seoul Collection, featuring the works of noted domestic designers such as Lie Sang-bong and Gee Choon-hee, consisted of 55 shows, while Generation Next, a platform for up-and-coming designers, put on 25 shows.Here is W’s roundup of looks from Seoul’s runway worth noting for the upcoming spring/summer season.JAIN SONGBYUNGMUN SEOJ APOSTROPHESheer over bareExpose more skin in the upcoming spring and summer but in a less apparent manner by utilizing sheer fabric, mesh and lace.Mesh and sheer fabric were central elements to J Apostrophe’s designs, as they weaved their way into tops, dresses and manifested as puffy skirts. Jain Song’s feminine collection made ample use of lace to create see-through trench coats, shorts, tunics and maxi skirts. BYUNGMUN SEO incorporated mesh into jacket sleeves, tops and caps. KIMSEORYONGKYECARUSOBaggy is the new skinnyFi

Oct 29, 2014By Kim Bo-eun
'Breezy chic' hits runway
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