Food literacy has emerged as a key individual trait to promote the transformation of food
systems toward healthy and sustainable diets. Childhood and adolescence are key periods …

The worldwide COVID-19 vaccination program is already underway, raising hopes and
aspirations to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic that halted economic and …

Japan has vaccinated its older population; a mass vaccination program for younger citizens
is underway. Accordingly, this study investigated vaccine hesitancy among younger …

The precautionary measures and uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have
serious psychological impacts on peoples' mental health. We used longitudinal data from …

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted social and economic aspects of people's lives in
different ways, causing them to experience different levels of loneliness. This study …

The existing literature considers financial literacy to be a proxy for rational decision-making
instruments. Although there is empirical evidence on the impact of financial literacy on …

Lack of exercise, which increases the risk of many serious physical and mental illness, has
been a common health issue in Japan. Recent studies confirm that financial literacy …

Problem gambling is becoming a growing concern in the United States because of the
proliferation of, and state support for, gambling opportunities. The economic cost along with …

Japan has seen an increase in the incidents of financial frauds over the last couple of
decades. Although authorities are aware of the problem, an effective solution eludes them …

Background General health check-ups are an important element of healthcare, as they are
designed to detect diseases, thereby reducing morbidity and mortality. Recent studies have …