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What Is Insurance? Understanding Its Purpose, Benefits, Functions, and Types

What Is Insurance? Understanding Its Purpose, Benefits, Functions, and Types

19 June 2025 | MyProtection News Jakarta

Today, insurance is no longer an unfamiliar concept in Indonesian society. However, despite its popularity, many people still do not fully understand the actual purpose and benefits of insurance.

In practice, insurance plays a fundamental role in the financial pyramid. It sits at the very base, serving as a form of protection for individuals and assets to help maintain financial stability and long-term well-being.

To help MyProtection friends better understand what insurance is, along with its objectives, benefits, functions, and various types, let’s explore the explanation below.

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Olahraga Jalan Kaki, Sederhana Tapi Punya Segudang Manfaat!

Jakarta, 2 Juli 2020 - MyProtection News

Hi, Sahabat MyProtection!

Menjalani aktivitas di tengah pandemi ini memang perlu berhati-hati. Selain melengkapi diri dengan asuransi kesehatan online MyProtection, kamu juga perlu jaga kesehatan dengan makan makanan bergizi dan olahraga.

Jika kamu mau berolahraga mudah, murah dan dari rumah, kamu bisa olahraga jalan kaki atau jalan cepat (speed walking)!

Jalan kaki secara rutin punya banyak manfaat, lho!

  1. Cegah kegemukan

Penelitian dari Harvard University menemukan bahwa orang-orang yang rutin jalan kaki atau jalan cepat selama 1 jam tiap hari bisa mengurangi gen penyebab kegemukan hingga setengahnya. Perlu diperhatikan bahwa penelitian ini mungkin bisa menghasilkan efek berbeda pada tiap orang.

  1. Menurunkan risiko kanker payudara

Berolahraga apapun, pada dasarnya bisa menurunkan risiko sakit dan kanker. Namun, American Cancer Society melaporkan hasil studi yang menyatakan wanita yang berolahraga jalan kaki minimal 7 jam seminggu dapat menurunkan risiko kanker payudara hingga 14 persen.

  1. Meredakan nyeri sendi

Jalan kaki setidaknya 1,5 km tiap minggu bisa membantu mengurangi nyeri sendi, lho! Apalagi dengan rutin berjalan, karena sendi-sendi tulang pinggul serta lutut jadi terlumas dengan lebih baik. Sehingga kamu bisa terhindar dari osteoartritis atau radang sendi kronis.

  1. Meningkatkan daya tahan tubuh

Jalan kaki ternyata juga berperan terhadap peningkatan daya tahan tubuh. Daya tahan tubuh kuat penting banget untuk menjaga kamu tidak mudah kalah melawan virus atau bakteri dan proses penyembuhan yang lebih cepat. Syaratnya gampang, rutin jalan kaki 20 menit sehari selama 5 hari dalam seminggu.

  1. Kurangi keinginan ngemil makanan manis

University of Exeter menemukan hasil penelitian menarik, nih. Orang-orang yang berolahraga jalan kaki minimal 15 menit cenderung mengurangi rasa ngidam terhadap coklat dan makanan manis lainnya. Tertarik untuk membuktikannya?

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Sahabat MyProtection

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