Low Impact Sports Myths vs Facts: Sweating a lot is not necessarily fat burned

Many people still believe that the more the body sweats during exercise, the more fat is burned. Not a few also think that effective exercise must always keep the body soaked. In fact, this assumption is not entirely medically correct, because sweat is not the main indicator of fat burning or exercise effectiveness. 

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Doomscrolling: When Endless Scrolling Starts Draining the Mind

Have you ever opened social media with the intention of just a few minutes, but unknowingly an hour just passed? At first, I just wanted to find the latest information, but what appeared was a barrage of negative news that made my mind even fuller. If you've ever experienced this, you may be experiencing doomscrolling. In today's digital era, access to information is indeed getting easier. However, constant exposure to negative news can make the mind tired, increase anxiety, and even interfere with daily rest and productivity.

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Pots Syndrome: Why Does Standing For Just A Moment Make You Dizzy?

Have you ever felt dizzy, had a racing heart, or almost fainted just from standing up from a sitting or lying position? Some people might consider these conditions as ordinary fatigue. However, in some cases, these symptoms can be a sign of a health disorder known as Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

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Children Often Snore While Sleeping: Normal or Need to Be Watched Out?

Snoring in children is not always the same as snoring in adults. When it happens occasionally—such as when you have a cold or stuffy nose—snoring is usually harmless.

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Don't Wait for Your Eyes to Turn Yellow, Recognize Hepatitis Early

Welcoming World Hepatitis Day, which is celebrated every July 28, global attention is once again focused on hepatitis, a liver disease that often develops without obvious symptoms. Many people only realize they have liver disorders when distinctive signs such as skin or yellowing of the whites of the eyes (jaundice) appear.

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Genetically Engineered Fruit: Safe And Healthy

The challenges of the global agricultural sector are increasing with the surge in human population and extreme climate change. One modern biotechnological innovation that offers a solution is genetically modified fruit, or GMOs.

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The Importance of a Father’s Role in a Child’s Character Development

A father’s presence in the family is not only important as a provider, but also plays a crucial role in a child’s growth and development. Attention, involvement, and a warm relationship between father and child can help shape character, increase self-confidence, and support a child’s social, emotional, and learning development.

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It's Not Just Ordinary Heat: Get Ready to Face It "Godzilla the Child"

The phenomenon of extreme weather is again a global concern. In 2026, it is predicted that an El Niño phenomenon  will emerge with very strong intensity—which the media often dubbed "Godzilla El Niño". The term is not an official scientific classification, but rather a metaphor to emphasize its extraordinary scale and intensity, similar to  the devastating El Niño events that  occurred in 1997–1998 and 2015–2016.

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Sleepmaxxing: Sleeping Good Is The New Social Status

The rapid advancement of information technology, coupled with the emergence of various social media platforms, has helped disseminate information more quickly and widely. While in previous years, social media trends were dominated by information about fitness, high-protein diets, or health therapies like cold plunges, in 2026, attention began to shift to the latest health trend: sleepmaxxing.

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Food And Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a happy and challenging moment for a woman. During this time, expectant mothers often receive a variety of advice, including about what foods to eat and what not to eat. Unfortunately, not all of this advice is true and some of it is just a myth. However, proper nutrition is crucial for maintaining maternal health and supporting fetal development.

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Be alert! Siomay from Pleco Fish: Is It Safe for Health?

Siomay is one of the favorite snacks of the Indonesian people because it tastes savory, has a chewy texture, and is easy to find. However, recently concerns have arisen regarding sellers who are suspected of using pleco fish as raw materials to reduce production costs.1

This fish often lives in polluted waters so it has the potential to carry heavy metals, toxins, and parasites that are harmful to health. Therefore, people need to be more selective in choosing processed foods so that they are safe to consume.

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Acquaintance with Progeria: Premature Aging Disorder in Children

Progeria is a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging in children. This condition usually begins to be seen in the first two years of life. Babies with progeria generally appear normal at birth, but then experience stunted growth and physical changes that resemble premature aging.

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