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Biological Age and Health Age
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Biological age is an estimate of the degree of aging, expressed as a number, based on health indicators such as blood pressure, blood glucose, and liver function. Health age is an age that reflects health risk factors such as lifestyle habits and family history. Neither measure is a definitive diagnostic tool, but both can be used to motivate people to adopt healthier lifestyle habits.2026-06-26
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Obesity
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Obesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat accumulates, and it can cause various complications, such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and arthritis. Under Asia-Pacific criteria, obesity is diagnosed when body mass index (BMI) is 25 kg/m² or higher, and, like high blood pressure and diabetes, it is a condition that needs lifelong management. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.2026-06-26
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Obesity Treatment in Adults
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Obesity is a chronic disease caused by multiple factors, including an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, genetics, environment, and lifestyle habits. Like high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus, it needs ongoing management through education, counseling, diet, exercise, and drug therapy. Please consult a medical specialist before deciding on a treatment method.2026-06-26
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Snoring
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Snoring is a sound produced when the airway in the throat narrows during sleep. Although it may seem like a simple sleep habit, it can progress to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is associated with various systemic conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. If snoring is severe or accompanied by apnea, please consult an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) specialist.2026-06-26