Korea Times Lists 6 Morning Habits to Curb Inflammation as Korea Obesity Hits 34.4%
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Updated · 코리아타임스 · Jun 2
Korea Times Lists 6 Morning Habits to Curb Inflammation as Korea Obesity Hits 34.4%
2 articles · Updated · 코리아타임스 · Jun 2
Summary
Six morning habits — drinking water, light exercise, 10 minutes of sunlight, berries, meditation and black coffee — may help lower chronic inflammation tied to diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
34.4% of Korean adults were obese in 2024, up 8.1 percentage points from 2014, underscoring concern because obesity is a major driver of persistent inflammation.
Morning matters because cortisol levels shift as the immune system becomes active; experts say hydration, movement and stress control early in the day can support anti-inflammatory processes.
49.4% of Korean adults are vitamin D deficient, and one cited study of 9,337 adults linked drinking two to three cups of black coffee daily — but not sweetened coffee — to lower CRP levels.