Sibling Rivalry: Understanding and Managing Tension Between Siblings   When siblings compete, don't worry, this is a common occurrence in families. This rivalry often arises due to feelings of jealousy, especially if one child feels that they are not receiving enough attention from their parents. Unfortunately, the competition can persist into adulthood if not addressed properly. Therefore, it is important for parents to understand the causes and take appropriate action.   Usually, s...

Diabetes requires regular monitoring, and one way to do this is through the HbA1c test. Unlike regular blood sugar tests, the HbA1c test provides an average blood sugar level over three months. This is highly useful as it is not affected by temporary fluctuations in blood sugar levels, so fasting is not required before the test.   What is HbA1c? HbA1c, or hemoglobin A1c, is a test that measures the percentage of hemoglobin in red blood cells that is bound to glucose. The results reflect...

Get to Know Probiotics, Your Diet Buddy!   Ever heard of probiotics? Those good bacteria found in fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and tempeh. Turns out, besides being good for digestion, probiotics can also be your diet buddy!   Probiotics and Weight Management Some studies suggest that probiotics, especially the Lactobacillus type, can help with weight loss. How? These probiotics can reduce body fat, especially around the belly area. But remember, once you stop consumption,...

The Eid season is over and now most Indonesians have started to return to their routine. However, before returning to carrying out daily activities, we need to do a health check first. This is because typical Eid foods that are often consumed contain salt, fat, high sugar and high calories which are not good for health. The phenomenon of experiencing health problems after celebrating Eid is often experienced by many people. Generally, this is because we often go crazy when eating food during...

After a month of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, we have now entered the moment of Lebaran or Eid al-Fitr. Apart from being synonymous with returning to hometowns (mudik) and forgiving one another among relatives and neighbors, Eid al-Fitr is also synonymous with delicious foods such as ketupat (rice cake in woven palm leaf pouch), opor ayam (chicken cooked in coconut milk), rendang (spicy beef stew), and various Lebaran cookies. It's no wonder that the threat of weight gain looms afte...

Have you ever heard that papaya can be the solution for those who want to have bright and healthy skin? Yup, this fruit is not only delicious to eat but also has a bunch of benefits for skincare. Want to know more? Let's find out!   Vitamin C, The Natural Skin Whitener Papaya is rich in vitamin C, even higher than oranges! Vitamin C can help whiten the skin naturally, reduce pigmentation, and make the neck and armpits brighter. Cool, right?   Goodbye Wrinkles and Acne! In addit...