Adolescence is a critical stage in life. Teenagers usually explore new experiences during this stage and confront the difficulty of participating in rigorous activities without constraints. This is a test phase for everything that will help them in the future, including their career and health.
However, health difficulties are frequently an impediment for teenagers. Many people believe that life at this stage is a time of great freedom. They ignore one critical issue: health concerns. Improving lifestyles is an excellent strategy to alleviate teenagers’ existing problems. This is because adolescence is a valuable time for adolescents in good bodily and psychological health.
The Klub Jantung Remaja (KJR) was founded to promote the awareness of Indonesian youth about healthy living, notably heart and vascular disorders, through various educational and counseling programs. KJR is a branch of the Indonesian Heart Foundation that focuses on healthy living for teenagers.
Nurhasanah, or Hasanah, is the active coordinator of North Sumatra’s Klub Jantung Remaja (KJR). Nurhasanah, also known as Hasanah, has been involved in a variety of activities since she was in high school. She was hired as the Coordinator of KJR North Sumatra after graduating from North Sumatra University (USU).
“The Healthy Heart Exercise is a regular program at KJR North Sumatra.” This exercise is open to the public and occurs four times a week on open fields, such as Ahmad Yani Park on Tuesdays, Telkom on Thursdays and Saturdays, and PTPN 4 on Sundays, beginning at 7:00 a.m. KJR is active in one of the programs of the Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI). So, every time the Healthy Heart Exercise is held, anybody exercising nearby, whether teenagers or adults, can participate,” Hasanah stated in an interview.
Aside from healthy exercise, KJR also offers educational lectures to its members every month. “Young people still in high school or college are welcome to join KJR.” You will receive many knowledge and perks, such as educational lectures. “As a result, each member will be equipped with knowledge on how to care for the heart, good foods to consume, symptoms of heart disease and how to handle them, and other heart-related education,” Hasanah explained. Finally, Hasanah voiced her hope: “Never overlook heart health.” You will feel the impact on your body in the future if you start with a little more like joining a health community.