Hello, Sahabat Pramita! Who's excited for an end-of-year concert? New Year's celebrations are often filled with exciting and festive concerts. But, let's not forget to stay healthy while having fun! Here are a few tips to enjoy your concert while staying healthy. 1. Don't Forget to Eat Before Heading Out Before leaving for the concert, make sure you've had enough to eat. Concerts can last long, and if you don’t eat, you’ll quickly feel tired. Opt for healthy meals with protein and carbs, lik...

What’s the Difference Between CRP and hs-CRP? Hello, Sahabat Pramita! Have you ever come across the terms CRP and hs-CRP in lab tests? These tests often appear in health assessments, especially those related to inflammation or internal body conditions. But what exactly is the difference between CRP and hs-CRP? Let’s break it down in a simple and informative way! What is CRP? CRP, or C-Reactive Protein, is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation in the body. When there is...

JOMO Is Cool! In the social media era, many might be familiar with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). This fear of missing out often drives people to share every activity on social media. For instance, during a concert, thousands of cameras light up, directed at the star performer. Unfortunately, many are too focused on their phone screens to truly enjoy the moment. In contrast, there’s JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), the joy of choosing to "miss out" online to embrace real-life experiences. Those who...

Hello sahabat PRAMITA! Let’s dive into EEG or electroencephalography. This medical tool detects electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. These electrodes monitor brainwave fluctuations, producing a graphical representation of brain activity.   EEG is commonly used to diagnose epilepsy but is also valuable for detecting brain tumors, inflammation, injuries, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke complications, sleep disorders, nerve abnormalities, and brain death.  ...

Hello Sahabat PRAMITA! Let’s discuss epilepsy, a neurological disorder often misunderstood. Epilepsy is not a mental illness or possession but a brain condition marked by recurrent seizures without fever.   Seizures are caused by excessive electrical activity in the brain and are categorized into: Generalized Seizures – Affecting the entire brain, such as tonic-clonic, myoclonic, or absence seizures. Focal Seizures – Occur in specific parts of the brain, with or without consciousness...

Hey, Sahabat Pramita! Have you ever found yourself unable to stop scrolling through news on social media, even though it’s only making you more stressed? This habit is known as doomscrolling. Doomscrolling happens when we keep consuming negative news or information, even when we know it’s affecting our mental health. Let’s dive deeper into why doomscrolling is bad for us and how to reduce it! What is Doomscrolling? Doomscrolling is a bad habit where we constantly read negative news, especial...