If you're wondering how often you should get a general medical check up in a year, well, the answer actually depends on certain factors like age, medical history, and lifestyle. But in general, getting a general medical check up at least once a year is a good step to take to maintain your health.   So, why should you get a general medical check up? It's really important, especially for us young people who are always busy with loads of activities. You might feel perfectly fine and not have...

Yo yo yo, what's up #pramitabuddies? Have you ever heard of triglycerides? Well, let's discuss this. Triglycerides are a type of fat in our bods that acts as a source of energy. But, don't underestimate it, high levels of triglycerides can be dangerous. When we maintain a balanced level of triglycerides, they give us the energy our body needs. But, when they skyrocket, our risks for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes go up too. That's why it's super important to get it under control. So,...

Stay Fit, Stay Lit: The Importance of Test Labs for Generation Z Hey, Gen Z! We often hear 'health is wealth', right? Well, now it's time to talk about how to stay healthy and lit with the help of test labs. It's not just for parents or when you're sick, you know. Laboratory tests are like 'updating software' for our favorite gadgets. We can know the condition of our body from the inside, so we can know what needs to be improved. Believe me, test labs are not as scary as you imagine. In fa...

Dear #sahabatpramita, you might have heard of HDL and LDL cholesterol, right? But, what are the differences? Let's discuss in a fun and easy way! HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is the "good cholesterol". HDL helps to transport cholesterol from the body to the liver to be processed and disposed of, maintaining cholesterol balance in the body. High levels of HDL are considered good for heart health. On the other hand, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is the "bad choleste...

Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ARTI) is a disease that can be caused by air pollution. Air pollution is increasing, so we need to know how to diagnose ARIs caused by air pollution. Here are some laboratory examination points that can help us address this issue: 1. Blood test: Blood examination can indicate the presence of infection in our body. This test can help the doctor determine whether our ARIs are caused by air pollution or bacterial infection. 2. Sputum test: The sputum test in...

Getting to know EEG Hey, #sahabatpramita! Let's talk about EEG examination. Do you know that EEG stands for Electroencephalogram? How cool is that name!  Well, actually EEG is a test that can measure electrical activity in our brain. Why do we need EEG? This examination can help doctors to diagnose epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other neurological problems. In addition, EEG can also be used to monitor brain activity during sleep, or even to observe the effects of therapy on brain disorders. ...