Childfree, What Is The Impact?

Childfree refers to a couple's decision not to have children, whether biological, adopted, or otherwise. Childfree living is becoming more popular in Europe and has spread to Indonesia. After several public figures decided not to have children, the term "childfree" became popular in early 2020.1

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Fat Wallet Syndrome

Fat Wallet Syndrome or Piriformis Syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle  undergoes over-suppression and will also directly participate in suppressing  the sciatic nerve  under the piriformis muscle". The term piriformis syndrome comes from  the piriformis muscle, which is responsible for maintaining balance and posture of the lower body when standing and also play an important role in moving and lifting objects. 1

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Sitting Is The New Smoking

Sitting is an activity that is often done by humans, especially when working in an office. Sitting at a desk with busy office work makes it difficult to stand for a moment to relax your body. However, according to experts, there are health problems caused by the habit of sitting for too long.1 

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Beware of Diabetes in Children

Diabetes is a disease that affects all ages, not just the elderly. This condition can also affect children. The Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI) recently stated that diabetes cases in children have increased by 700% over a period of ten years.1,2

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Various Skin Disorders during Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a condition experienced by a woman to conceive a child in her womb for approximately nine months. During this pregnancy, there are various medical condition that can be felt by pregnant women, one of which is about skin disorders during pregnancy. Problems with the skin in pregnant women can be caused by various factors, such as changes in body weight, blood circulation, changing hormone levels, and decreased of immune system.1 

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Sun's Effect On Skin

Sunlight helps the skin produce vitamin D, which is necessary for healthy bone growth. There is a drawback, though. The UV rays from the sun can seriously harm skin. Melanin-containing cells can be found in the skin's outermost layer. 

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Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The virus is primarily disseminated through sexual contact. After the initial infection, the virus stays dormant in your body and has the potential to reactivate several times a year.1

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Why isn't my acne healing? Maybe you have acne conglobata?

The uncommon but severe form of acne known as acne conglobate (AC). Deep, interconnected abscesses that burrow deeply are how it typically manifests. This kind of acne frequently results in scarring and deformity.2 It's a type of nodulocystic acne, a dangerous inflammatory skin disorder that typically develops on the chest, back, and face. Over time, scarring from AC becomes substantial and occasionally disfiguring.1

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Osteoporosis and Eczema, Are They Correlated?

Osteoporosis is the most common disease in humans, especially in women and the elderly. Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mass, impaired bone microarchitecture and damage to bone tissue, resulting in decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fracture.1 Osteoporosis is often ignored until weakened bones cause painful fractures, especially in the back or hips.2

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