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Benefits of Early Childhood Education and Its Weaknesses

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Early childhood education (PAUD) can help the child's development process more optimally. Various benefits can be obtained by children who attend PAUD, namely learning how to socialize with their peers, manage stress, and solve problems. According to experts, early childhood education is important for child development. Through this education, Little can learn to interact and establish social relationships with children her age in groups. The sooner children are introduced to these things, the more beneficial they are to their development. Benefits of Early Childhood Education Besides those mentioned above, there are several other benefits that PAUD provides for children, namely: Preparing children's education Early childhood education is a good provision for children's academic education later. Children who are accustomed to learning as a child, will be better prepared and quicker to receive new information. This allows children to gain better knowledge at the ...

Various Occupational Therapy Services and Who Needs It

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People who experience health problems that are unable to perform daily activities, can consider occupational therapy as one step of treatment. Through this therapy, patients will be trained so that they can become more independent. Before it is decided to undergo occupational therapy, the doctor will first identify the extent of the patient's difficulties in undergoing daily activities and determine the diagnosis of the disease that causes the patient to experience physical, mental, or social obstacles. If daily activities, such as dressing or eating, are difficult to do without the help of others, occupational therapy can be a way out. People who experience physical, mental, and cognitive impairment due to age or certain diseases are also advised to undergo this therapy. What Does Occupational Therapy Service Like? The type of occupational therapy provided will be adjusted to the age, work or daily activities, and the needs of the patient. Occupational therapy services usual...

Ways to Prevent Excessive Gums

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One function of maintaining oral health is to prevent harmful bacteria in the mouth from developing. If there is a bacterial infection, there is a risk of disease, one of which is festering gums. How to prevent suppurating gums can be done by cleaning teeth and mouth, meeting the needs of bodily fluids, and regularly checking with a dentist. One complaint that can arise due to diseases of the mouth is festering gums. Someone who experiences these complaints is most likely suffering from a dental abscess, which is a condition in which there is a collection of pus in the teeth, gums, or teeth supporting bones. Pus collection in the gums, precisely around the teeth, also called periodontal abscesses. Periodontal abscesses are usually located in the deeper gum area, including in the sac where the teeth are located. Suppurating gums can also be called a gingival abscess. This condition is described as painful swelling of the gums. Usually, the location of pus buildup in the gingival ab...

Pregnant Woman Cautiously Infected with Zika Virus

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Concerns about the impact of Zika virus infection on pregnant women are higher. This is due to the possibility of transmission to the fetus in the womb. Zika virus infection in pregnant women is associated with several congenital abnormalities and neurological disorders in infants. To minimize the risk of being infected with the Zika virus, pregnant women need to maintain cleanliness and health. Risk to the Fetus The Zika virus is generally transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. This type of mosquito is also known as a carrier of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), yellow fever and chikungunya. Zika virus infections generally only cause mild symptoms, even some without symptoms. Symptoms that arise when infected with the Zika virus can be: Fever Rash Joint pain. Muscle ache. Reddish eyes. Headache. Complaints due to Zika virus infection usually last for several days to one week. Not many require hospitalization or death due to Zika virus infection. However, ...

Foods for the Brain Based on its Vitamin Content

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Several types of nutrients including vitamins can maintain health and improve brainpower. Sufficient food consumption and nutrient intake for the brain is an important part of maintaining brain health. The human body aging with age. One of the effects of aging that can occur is a decrease in brain function and memory ability. To slow down the aging process in the brain and keep it functioning properly, it is important to consume vitamins and healthy food for the brain. Right Vitamins for the Brain The following three nutrients are often touted as the main components of vitamins for the brain: Vitamin B complex Vitamin B is very useful in supporting the health of the nervous system and brain function. Vitamin B is needed to produce chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters) which act as a conduit of signals to the nerves, and helps the body use energy. Vitamin B is found in many animal meats such as chicken, beef and fish, eggs, vitamin B fortified cereals, and milk. Whe...