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[Topic 1] Korea’s Wealth Affects Health

 Koreans have become richer, especially in terms of eating: Instead of worrying about hunger or malnutrition, they can choose what, when and how much to eat among a wide range of foods. However, the number of people suffering from gastric disorders has gone up dramatically. According to the National Health Insurance data, about 5 million people were treated for gastritis in 2008.

 Why? "Koreans eat too much. If we reduce the amount of what we eat, I think the number of gastric disorders, including gastritis and esophagitis will be reduced," Lee Byung-hwan, director of the Mirae Internal Medicine Clinic located in Euijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, said. As an alternative, Dr. Lee advised people to eat like monks. "Refrain from eating fried, greasy, meaty foods. Do not eat excessive amounts of spicy, hot, salty food but instead consume anti-oxidant foods such as vegetables and fruits," he said. In addition, Dr. Lee strongly encouraged a change of lifestyle. "Do not smoke or drink alcohol excessively. Avoid eating within three hours of sleeping. Try to cope with your stress," he said. It was also noted that a large portion of Dr. Lee's patients consist of a younger generation that is under extreme stress for academic achievement.

 Still, if you cannot avoid disease, then the next best thing is to find it in an early stage and undertake appropriate treatment, which includes lifestyle changes and Helicobacter pylori eradication. Early detection and treatment of gastritis (inflammation of the stomach wall) is important in preventing gastric cancer, which could possibly occur if this condition becomes chronic. The state-of-the-art endoscopes that exist in most clinics and hospitals throughout Korea are used to detect and remove small and simple lumps such as polyps. More and more people are receiving a conscious sedation for gastroscopy in which doctors give patients a sedative for a "twilight sleep" to minimize discomfort during the procedure.

 "Because patients do not feel as much pain, doctors have more liberty to explore the various areas of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite being sedated, patients are still conscious enough to communicate with the doctor during the examination," Dr. Lee said. Currently, Dr. Lee continues to see many patients daily who have small lumps found and removed during an endoscopic examination. This procedure is relatively safe with small risk of bleeding which leads to a fast recovery," he said. Dr. Lee also advised people to take regular endoscopic checkups especially if you have indigestion, heartburn or upper abdominal pain. Even if you do not have any symptoms, it is still recommended to take a look at your stomach once a year," Dr. Lee said. In April of this year, the size of Dr. Lee's Mirae Clinic will increase and it will be renamed Sokpyeonhan Clinic.

1. Do you think portion size or amount of food affects our health as the article above states? How amount of food do you eat for a day?

2. What do you usually do for your health?

3. Except for eating hahits, what is the health related to closely?

4. How often do you checkups in hospital?

[Topic 2] Perez Hilton Praises Big Bang, 2NE1 

 U.S. famous entertainment blogger Perez Hilton has introduced Korean pop songs of two pop groups.

Perez Hilton, operator of her blog, Perezhiltontv.com, which reports news on pop songs, movies and other U.S. entertainment last Friday put single music videos of Bing Bang and 2NE1 on her blog.

Perez Hilton showed her favor to Korean pop songs, saying, "I love Korean pop songs," after introducing Big Bang's single "Lolli Pop Part II under the title of "K-Pop Amusingness."

He had another reason to show her love for the music video. T.O.P., one of the four-member group, held the idol of Hilton for one minutes and 17 second, as if he was conscious of Hilton. Hilton praised the scene "very creative."

On the same day, the blog also introduced "Try to Follow Me," single video of 2NE1, saying that the singers seem to feel U.S. singer Lady Ga Ga.

Peres Hilton has introduced a variety of music videos, such as those from Uhm Jung-hwa and Wonder Girls

1. How was your feeling for Korean pops to be introduced by popular website or broadcasters  like perez hilton.com?

2. Do you think that Korean pops have competitive power compared with American or Japanese pops?

3. Which one of Korean and American pops do you usually listen to? Why?

4. It is absolutely getting common for younger generation to be a singer like Idols. Why is a singer's age getting down?

[Teddy~*]

Perhaps.. i'll be there on time~ ^^

[제인]

이번주에는 꼭 정참 할께요^^

[mrjohntower]

Perez Hilton is a man, who has a bad reputation of making entertainment gossip in the states. It's not Paris Hilton, it's a man named Perez Hilton. Just for your information.

[Gina(진아)]

아하. ㅎㅎㅎ

[Doo ^^]

Wow~~~ John, I think you are such a well-informed person. Thank you for good info.^^

[Gina(진아)]

I'll be waiting for you all^^/

[Joe(조형섭)]

perhaps..

[Mona(이성미)]

참석할게요~ 근데 첫날부터 본의아니게 지각할지도 모르겠네요; 최대한 시간 맞춰가겠습니다.

[Stylish(진화)]

기다리고있겠어요^ㅇ^~~~

[jorrada]

저 창하라고 합니다. 기억하실지 모르겠지만 신입때와 같은 느낌입니다. 브라질 근무로 약 10개월 정도 자리를 비웠습니다.
이제 다시 참석하고자 하는데 괜찮을런지...... 영어 안 쓴지도 2년은 넘었네요...... 이번주 아니면 그 다음이라도 참석하고 싶습니다.

[Stylish(진화)]

티디는 누구에게나 열려있답니다. 얼릉 오세용^-^~~~

[KooBruno]

Hello. I'm a new member and can I join today?

[Stylish(진화)]

why not ~~! come come come~~ ^=^~~!! I'm waiting for you ~