Healthy Inspirations
Exposure to Noise in The Workplace
Tue, 11 Jun 2024What is noise? Noise is any unwanted sound originating from production process equipment or work tools that, at certain levels, can cause hearing impairment. (Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 5 of 2018). What is the normal noise exposure limit (NEL)? The following are the international daily noise exposure limits and those based on Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 5 of 2018: 8 Hours: 85 dBA 4 Hours: 88 dBA 2 Hours: 91 dBA 1 Hour: 94 dBA 30 Minutes: 97 dBA 15 Minutes:...
Read MoreFried Cabbage, Is It Safe?
Mon, 10 Jun 2024Fried cabbage is indeed delicious, especially when eaten with sambal and side dishes like fried catfish or chicken. However, behind its tastiness, fried cabbage actually poses dangers to health. Fried cabbage is made from cabbage that is deep-fried until crispy. This process makes it lighter, crunchy, and easy to chew, allowing many to consume it in large quantities. However, excessive consumption of fried cabbage is not good for health. Like other fried foods, overconsumption can lead to...
Read MoreMedical Check-Up for the Elderly
Sun, 9 Jun 2024Maintaining health is important, especially as we age. Like a vehicle that requires regular servicing, our bodies also need periodic check-ups to stay energetic. So, for friends who are already in the senior category, also known as elderly, here are some things to pay attention to regarding medical check-ups. Let's take a look together! Medical Check-Up for the Elderly: Really Important! Once we pass the age of 60, our doctor's schedule gets busier. Some important examinations that usually...
Read MoreHow to Differentiate Chest Pain Due to Heart Disease and GERD?
Wed, 5 Jun 2024To differentiate chest pain caused by heart disease from GERD, a doctor will take an anamnesis to ask about the history of the disease and perform a physical examination. To make a diagnosis of heart disease, examinations need to be carried out, including: 1. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a recording of the heart's electrical activity. This examination can assess the presence of ischemia (obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle) due to coronary artery disease. 2. An echocardiogram...
Read MoreChest pain
Tue, 4 Jun 2024Chest pain is one of the common complaints and can be experienced by anyone. Chest pain can even interfere with daily activities. The pain felt can vary, such as being pressed, stabbed, squeezed, or even a burning sensation. Chest pain is always associated with heart disease, although not all chest pain is caused by heart disorders. In general, chest pain is divided into two groups: Cardiac chest pain is chest pain caused by heart disease. The most commonly encountered chest pain is due...
Read More4 Types of Parenting Styles
Mon, 3 Jun 2024Hello, #pramitafriends! Have you ever heard about parenting styles? It turns out that how parents raise us has a significant impact on our personalities. Let's get to know some of the existing parenting styles! 1. Authoritative Parenting Style This is the top-notch parenting style! Parents of this type like to have discussions with their children, listen to their opinions, but still set clear boundaries. Children raised with this style are usually independent, have good social skills, and...
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