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How to read and understand your Japanese health check …

WebIf you’ve lived in Japan for a while now, in one way or another you have most likely come across the annual health check, or 健康診断 (kenko shindan), the once-a …

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What to expect when undergoing a medical check-up in …

WebWhen undergoing a full medical check-up in Japan, a British employee will probably look — and feel — considerably less comfortable than his Japanese co …

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10 Japanese superfoods to boost your health

WebThat means plenty of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and fatty acids to boost our bodies. 1. Matcha. Image: iStock: Ivan Bajic. Matcha, or Japanese powdered green tea, …

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An introduction to Japanese herbs

WebThe four representative herbs profiled below are indigenous to the Japanese archipelago and have been used for centuries here for healing and calm. Read on to get …

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Best places to buy plant-based, organic and healthy food …

WebOfficial Instagram Page. Natural Lawson. You can find Natural Lawson in many places in Japan and it is a good option for healthy foods, also has some gluten …

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What to do if you require medical assistance while visiting …

WebTo put it another way: Should an accident happen to you here in Japan, you alone are responsible for the cost of medical treatments and stays. “The cost of a cast for …

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Why is Japan's medical care system breaking down

WebTOKYO. “Medical breakdown” is in the air. It’s in the media. Scarcely a day goes by without multiple references to it. Now in its second year, the coronavirus …

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Mindful care: Changing the perception of mental health …

WebJapan has long been known as a place where discussion of mental health is taboo. But this is beginning to change. The number of mental health …

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Drink to your health: How Japan’s 'tokuho' products took …

WebPepsi Light, Diet Coke, and Fanta Zero are just a few of the popular options beverage companies have long offered health-conscious consumers worldwide. But in …

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Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts

WebCaffeine is a stimulant that blocks adenosine, a chemical that contributes to the feeling of sleepiness — and it can take your body up to 10 hours to clear caffeine. …

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A Tokyo dietitian's top picks for healthy Japanese convenience …

WebEggs. However you prefer your eggs, the convenience store has you covered. Look for hard-boiled, soft-boiled and tamagoyaki (Japanese egg omelet) options. Eggs are also high in …

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Cures and remedies and the Tokyo temples and shrines that …

WebOne is kinketsubyo (金欠病 "lack-of-money disease"); only the gods can offer hope of relief for that one. Sufferers are advised to make an offering at Ushi-Tenjin …

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Japan’s healthiest ‘fast food’ restaurant

WebPrice (tax included): 1,450 yen. The ultimate vegan curry dish that focuses on both healthy eating and flavor. Nutrition per dish: 477kcal / protein 27g / lipid 12g / …

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Study suggests Japanese curry effective at staving off dementia

WebThose who ate curry less than once a month were given an average base value of 1 for dementia risk, those who ate it once a month dropped to 0.834, then down …

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How artificial intelligence is transforming medicine

WebOne of the fields drawing a lot of attention for AI applications is medical imaging—the source of 90 percent of all healthcare data. Like the MRI scans in Hyper …

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Heat, disease, air pollution: How climate change impacts health

WebGrowing calls for the world to come to grips with the many ways that global warming affects human health have prompted the first day dedicated to the issue at …

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Are bidet-type toilets a health hazard

WebIn China, the figure was around 5% in 2019. Dr Ogino believes the popularization of bidet-type toilets here reveals ignorance among Japanese over their …

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Japan to ban cannabinoid HHCH from Dec 2 after gummies make …

WebA Japanese health ministry panel on Tuesday decided to ban HHCH, a synthetic cannabinoid, from Dec 2 after many people who consumed gummies …

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The price tags and perils of being a prostitute in Shinjuku

WebComing on the heels of the hottest September in recorded history, October 2023 will be remembered as the month when the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department …

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