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Why Your Body Aches With a Viral URI
Sore muscles, a pounding head, that heavy run-down feeling. It's mostly your immune system, not the virus. Here's what's going on, and what helps.
What to Know About the New Cholesterol Guidelines
LDL targets are back, a new 30-year risk calculator, and a one-time Lp(a) test for every adult. Here's what changed in the first major US cholesterol update since 2018.
Why Perimenopause Disrupts Your Sleep, and What Actually Helps
If you're in your 40s and suddenly wide awake at 3 a.m., you're not imagining it. Night sweats and shifting hormones have real effects on sleep and mood, and it's treatable.
How Exercise Helps Ease Depression, and How Much You Actually Need
Moving your body really does change how your brain works, and you don't need to train for a marathon to feel it. Here's what the research says, and how much is enough.
The 5-Minute Skin Check That Could Catch Cancer Early
Most dangerous skin spots aren't caught at a single visit — they're caught because someone noticed a change. Here's how doctors actually evaluate a mole, and how you can borrow that same approach at home.
Four Simple Habits for a Healthier Family Table
None of these require a new diet, a grocery budget overhaul, or a kitchen renovation. Just a few small shifts — some borrowed from Okinawan tradition — that can change how your family eats, one week at a time.
GLP-1s and Muscle Loss: The Supplements Worth Considering
One of the most common questions we hear from patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide: "Am I losing muscle along with the fat, and is there anything I should be taking?" Here's what the evidence actually supports — including where creatine fits in.
Why Are Allergies So Bad in Japan — and Why Is 2026 Especially Rough?
Sugi and hinoki pollen counts are running higher than usual this year — here's what's driving it and how to manage symptoms in Japan.
Navigating Your Wellness: Colon Cancer Screenings for Americans in Japan
What Americans living in Japan need to know about colon cancer screening options, age recommendations, and how to access them locally.
Understanding "Ningen Dock": A Comprehensive Health Check—Through an American Lens
A plain-language guide to Japan's "ningen dock" comprehensive health checkup — what it covers, how it differs from a US annual physical, and how to book one.
Preventive Care in Japan: 7 Questions to Bring to Your Annual Wellness Visit
Seven questions worth asking at your next annual wellness visit in Japan, so nothing important gets lost in translation.
Welcome to 2026 — The Year of the Horse
A look ahead at 2026 and what Torii Health has planned for members this year.
OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE
Open enrollment is here — how to choose an insurance plan that actually works for life in Japan.
Busting 5 Mental Health Myths — and How Japan's Unique Culture Shapes Them
Five common mental health myths, and how Japan's cultural context shapes the way they show up.
The Quiet Power and Price of Gaman
What "gaman" — quiet endurance — costs mentally and physically, and when it's worth speaking up instead.
Finding Balance After the Season of Change
Practical ways to reset your routine and find balance once the busy season winds down.
Navigating Side Effects, Expectations, and Real-World Challenges
Feeling nauseated, tired, or frustrated while starting your GLP-1? You're not alone. Here's how to manage side effects, find balance, and make your progress sustainable.
GLP-1s and Food: Why Nutrition Still Matters (Even When You're Not Hungry)
When GLP-1s quiet your hunger, it's easy to forget that your body still needs fuel.
GLP-1s in Japan: What You Need to Know Before You Start
GLP-1s in Japan: what you need to know before you start.
Preventive Care: Breast Health Edition
Take charge of your breast health with Torii Health.