By Dr. Maria Madeline Mallillin Psychiatrist and Head Mind Wellness Center – Asian Brain Institute | Asian Hospital and Medical Center It’s late, and you can’t sleep. You're on edge, worried about failing your big presentation tomorrow, with many “what ifs” running through your mind....
Illustration from Freepik When it’s that time of the month, it can be tempting to skip workouts and lounge on the couch. Don’t give in, by staying active during your period you can alleviate symptoms, improve your mood, and boost your overall wellbeing. Here are six tips from Santé Moments...
From left: Jason Jalandoni – Chief Business Development Officer- Medicare Plus Inc. , JayJay Viray – Chief Executive Officer-Medicare Plus Inc. , Rommel Francisco F. Marbil- Chief of the Philippine National Police , Benjamin D. Santos-Chairman- Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc....
For many Filipinos, the promise of Universal Health Care (UHC) represents a future where access to quality health care services is no longer a privilege but a guaranteed right. Since the enactment of the Universal Health Care Act in 2019, the country has made significant strides, including the...
CLINICAL MATTERS As an infectious diseases doctor, my job is usually to kill worms and parasites. However, even I will admit that worms can be useful. This year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology was awarded to a pair of American scientists for their work on a worm, the nematode (a type of...
We cannot avoid stress. We cannot always be in control of the circumstances around us. Sometimes we even become a casualty of other people’s actions and decisions in life. Other times we are innocent victims of injustice, persecution, natural disasters, and sin. We cannot expect ourselves to be...
In recent years, the sunscreen market has faced a heated debate over the safety and environmental impact of chemical sunscreens. Many consumers are increasingly skeptical about the ingredients used in these products, leading to a shift towards physical sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens,...
SM Supermalls and the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) stand united in their mission to educate, empower, and support those affected by breast cancer, kicking off the numerous activities in store for Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 3, 2024, at SM Aura’s Upper Ground Atrium. From left: SM...
SM Cares successfully held its second Beautiful Girl: Echoes of Strength and Hope event, marking the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a powerful evening of ballet and advocacy. The event, in partnership with the Philippine Ballet Theater, was held to raise awareness of breast cancer, one...
When the rain pours, you also need to pour out all the nutrition and protection that your family needs. Especially with the flu season and the coming rainy months, it’s never been more important to strengthen your loved ones’ health and immunity. So why wait until they’re sick, when...
TIME TO SPEAK UP From left: Belay Fernando, Bea McLelland, Kendra Kramer, and Cheska Garcia-Kramer, and Niña Corpuz Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent virus that can lead to significant health problems, including cervical, genital, and throat cancers, in both men and women. It is often...
According to a study by the World Health Organization in 2021, the number of people living with hypertension among adults aged 30 to 79 years doubled to 1.28 billion since 1990. Data shared by the former president of the Philippine Society of Hypertension, Deborah Ignacia D. Ona, MD, MBA, FPCP,...
