Benefits Of Vitamin C And Zinc For The Respiratory System

Currently, we are experiencing various environmental conditions, such as increasing air pollution in several areas which can disrupt the health of the respiratory system. To anticipate this, several nutritional intakes are needed by the body, one of which is the intake of micronutrients. Regarding micronutrients, they are a group of nutrients that are very important and are needed in small amounts by the body. 

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Beware of the Danger of Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is spread through any type of sexual intercourse, including anal, vaginal, and oral penetration. Syphilis can also spread through the use of contaminated needles in addition to sexual contact 1

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El Nino Heat Wave

The El Nino heat wave is a phenomenon of above normal sea surface temperatures that occurs in the Central and Eastern Pacific Ocean. The warming of sea surface temperature increases the likelihood of cloud formation over the central Pacific and reduces precipitation in surrounding areas, including areas such as Indonesia.1 El Nino occurs every two to seven years and usually lasts fifteen months. This causes high temperatures and drought in some areas.2

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Beware of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by the dengue virus which is transmitted through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This mosquito usually attacks in the morning and evening. In appearance, this mosquito is quite easy to recognize by its black and white striped color and its small physical characteristics. They don't like to inhabit dirty places, but instead target clean places with stagnant water, such as the bathtub, animal drink container. 

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Erectile Dysfunction

For males, erectile dysfunction is a source of anxiety. Unfortunately, many men are still reluctant to check themselves, find out the cause, and quickly address this health issue. The inability of a man to obtain or sustain an erection during sexual activity is known as erectile dysfunction, or impotence.1

 

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Malnutrition Regardless of Age

Malnutrition is a condition when there is an imbalance between nutrients that the body needs and what it gets. Malnutrition affects billions of people worldwide, regardless of age, and can lead to serious health problems, including stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes, heart disease and even death.1,2,3,4,5

 

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Does Mobile Phone Radiation Impact Your Health?

Mobile phone radiation is indeed a concern for some people due to its potential impact on health. However, it is important to remember that the health effects of mobile phone radiation are still being debated in scientific circles, and the research that is currently available is not fully conclusive.

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Strawberry Generation, Are You Part of It?

The strawberry generation is a term given to a generation that has high ideas and creativity but easily gives up when under pressures of life, such as a strawberry that look nice and refreshing from the outside but actually have soft flesh and breaks easily. 

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Overthinking? How to deal with it?

Overthinking is a term used to describe excessive thinking behavior that is triggered by worrying about something, ranging from small problems in everyday life, big problems to traumatic past experiences, which make it difficult for individuals to stop thinking about it. 

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Beware of Bad Air Pollution

Air pollution is a condition where the air is polluted by harmful substances that could impact human health and the environment. We unknowingly breathe in harmful air pollution when we travel daily.

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The Keto Diet, Is It Suitable For Indonesian?

The ketogenic diet is a low carbohydrate eating pattern with main sources of calories obtained from protein and fat.1 The goal of consuming large amounts of fat is entering a state of ketosis.

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Healthy Food, Is It Good or Bad?

Sometimes, we put labels on foods and classify them into foods that are good and bad for health. Foods that appear clean, perfect, and highly nutritious and provide good health outcomes, are often labeled as “good” foods, while “bad” foods are sometimes labeled as foods that are lacking in nutrition, and have a negative impact on health.1

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