The heart is a vital organ the size of a fist that is protected by the sternum and is located slightly to the left of the chest. The heart plays an important role in the body by pumping blood through arteries and veins.¹  Therefore, maintaining your heart health is very important.

Being active helps your heart become stronger and healthier. You can start working out at any time, and you don't have to be an athlete to do it. Even only 30 minutes per day of brisk walking can have a significant impact. Once you start, you’ll see that it pays off. The risk of developing heart disease is almost double for those who do not exercise.¹

Based on data from the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in Indonesia, the incidence of heart disease is increasing every year with 15 out of 1,000 Indonesians suffering from heart diseases such as coronary heart disease or ischemic heart.¹

An irregular heartbeat is known as an arrhythmia. It indicates that your heart's rhythm is abnormal. Your heart can seem as though it is "fluttering," skipped a beat, or added a beat. It could appear to be beating too slowly (bradycardia) or too quickly (tachycardia).

The term “Autism” refers to a broad range of disorders including difficulties with social skills, repetitive activities, speech, and nonverbal communication. This is related to the functioning of the brain and body. The condition frequently coexists with other sensory sensitivity difficulties as well as health problems like seizures and gastrointestinal problems.²

Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological condition that can affect several cranial nerves, particularly those that control the muscles of the face. The sixth and seventh cranial nerves are typically absent from birth (congenitally absent). These nerves are missing in Moebius syndrome, which results in the recognizable facial paralysis and other symptoms. ¹

A pinched nerve is a nerve that is under compression. The tissue around the nerve root can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in various parts of your body. Most pinched nerves start in the neck (cervical radiculopathy), upper middle back (thoracic radiculopathy), or lower back (lumbar radiculopathy). Pinched nerves can also occur in the hands and elbows. If it occurs in the wrist area, it will cause carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).¹

Bell's palsy is a disease that involves the muscles on one side of the face to suddenly weaken. The weakness often subsides over a few weeks and is only transitory. Half of the face seems to droop from the weakness. One-sided smiles cause the affected eye to resist closing. Any age can experience it. Unknown is the precise cause. According to experts, the nerve that controls the muscles on one side of the face is swollen and inflamed. It could be brought on by a response that follows a viral infection.¹

The role of midwives in the medical world is as important as other health workers, because maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding must be carefully monitored and managed. Not only support for physical health, but it is also a need to pay attention to mental support so that mothers remain calm and happy during pregnancy and exclusive breastfeeding. So what is the role of the midwife? Check out the full review.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) 2021 World Drugs Report, about 275 million people worldwide have used drugs, with over 36 million suffering from substance abuse disorders.¹ In Indonesia, the increase experienced by 0.15 percent, or 3.66 million people based on a survey from the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).²

Vaginal discharge alters during pregnancy, changing in color, texture, and volume. One of the first indicators of pregnancy is an increase in vaginal discharge. Some color changes are normal, while others could suggest an infection or another issue.²