How to Deal With Tough Questions On Family Gathering Eid is a highly anticipated moment for many people. However, unfortunately, there are often sensitive questions that arise when gathering with family and relatives. Topics such as income, achievements, marriage, and plans to have children can be very uncomfortable, especially for teenage children. Here, we will discuss how parents can help protect their children from these sensitive questions in an elegant and wise manner. Being Assertiv...

Avoid Motion Sickness the Right Way Have you ever heard the story about putting a plaster on a child's navel to prevent motion sickness? Well, as funny as it sounds, that's just a myth, guys! According to Dr. Felix Samuel, General Practitioner and Head of the Emergency Unit at Pondok Indah Hospital, putting a plaster on a child's navel has nothing to do with preventing motion sickness. So, what is the right way to avoid motion sickness? Let's find out! Motion sickness occurs because our...

The origin of why Eid al-Fitr is called "Lebaran" in Indonesia has a unique story! Let's take a look at the discussion! Lebaran cannot be separated from ketupat, also known as kupat in Javanese. Kupat (admitting mistakes) symbolizes seeking forgiveness not only from Allah but also from fellow human beings. Additionally, Lebaran signifies "laku papat" (four actions) that people undertake after Ramadan, namely Lebaran, Luberan, Laburan, and Leburan. Lebar-an: The word "lebaran" comes from "l...

Cholesterol testing, also known as a lipid profile, is a procedure to measure the levels of fats in the blood. It's important to monitor and be aware of the risk of fatty plaque buildup in artery blood vessels, a cause of various cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension to stroke. This test includes the measurement of four types of fats: Total Cholesterol, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), and Triglycerides. This test is recommended for: Individuals wit...

The Eid moment is usually synonymous with coconut milk-based dishes, such as chicken opor, rendang, sambal goreng (spicy fried) potato chicken liver, and others. Not to mention the various choices of cakes and sweet drinks available to accompany the warm moments of gathering with relatives. The typical Eid al-Fitr dishes are indeed hard to resist. However, don't "lose yourself" by overeating. Appetizing food will increase your appetite, which is why many people complain about various diseases af...

Menu anxiety, or the fear of choosing a menu, has become a serious issue for Generation Z. A survey conducted by the Prezzo restaurant found that 86% of Generation Z experience anxiety when ordering food at restaurants. This anxiety is triggered by factors such as food prices, not finding preferred menu items, and regret after placing an order. Millennials are also affected by this problem, with over a third of them stating that the multitude of menu choices is a key trigger for menu anxiety....