The program ‘Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan’ introduces familiar health issues and ways to improve them, covering various themes.

This episode’s theme is “~The Danger of Myocardial Infarction in Winter~ The Critical Hours That Separate Life and Death.”

The full force of winter is finally arriving. A frightening illness to be cautious of in this coming season is “myocardial infarction,” which can strike with sudden, intense chest pain. Myocardial infarction is a disease where the coronary arteries in the heart become blocked, causing the heart muscle to necrotize. Data shows that the monthly death toll from myocardial infarction surges in December and remains high from January through March. In other words, this is the most dangerous time of the year. Furthermore, the morning upon waking and the evening after returning home are particularly high-risk times for myocardial infarction within a single day, known as the “dangerous hours.” This time, we learned from a specialist about the dangers of these critical hours and the countermeasures against them.

Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan

“Health Capsule! Genki no Jikan” is a modern Japanese relaxation facility, typically found in urban areas like Tokyo, offering short-term rest in private, pod-like cabins. Emerging in the late 20th century, it caters to the demanding work culture by providing a space for power naps, stress relief, and quick rejuvenation. It reflects a cultural adaptation to long working hours and densely populated cities, where efficient, private rest is highly valued.