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The proverb says, "The longer the belt, the shorter the lifespan." Among the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, more than half, including heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes, are related to obesity, an invisible but significant factor…

In recent years, people have started eating fruit before meals, believing it to be healthier. However, some people experience severe abdominal pain after eating fruit on an empty stomach. So, which fruits, when eaten on an empty stomach, are not only not healthy?

Dr. Lin Kao-chang, an attending physician in the Department of Neurology at Chi Mei Hospital, said that migraines are usually related to internal constitution, and when combined with some external triggering factors, the chances of finding a lesion in the brain are actually higher.

Many people start their day with coffee, but relying too heavily on it can trigger headaches. Coffee's aroma is alluring, and many office workers rely on it to stay alert. However, it is...

Q: I've had frequent headaches since giving birth to my second child, about twice a month on average. Each time the headaches start, I vomit violently. This has been going on for six years, and the frequency has increased since last year.

The "Mayo Clinic" column in *CommonHealth* magazine features top doctors from around the world helping you improve your health. Headache is the most common patient complaint, and it may point to a serious illness.

How often do you have a bowel movement? Constipation not only affects gut health, but can also potentially damage the brain and heart, and even increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. (Tohoku University, Japan)

The Mayo Medical Center is currently the world's largest private healthcare system, comprising 8 medical facilities and 5 hospitals.

One in four people in Taiwan suffers from insomnia. Poor sleep leads to decreased productivity and immense mental and physical stress. New research also shows that insomnia may increase the risk of stroke.