Exercise and nutrition go a long way At times we take our good health for granted until we get sick. When the Covid-19 pandemic began, there were a lot of changes from the way we worked to how we spent our free time. As a lot of us experienced sickness and loss, it made us realize the importance of...
Health and medical experts share clinical guidance in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve damage among diabetic patients Globally renowned multidisciplinary medical experts and healthcare professionals from across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, gather ahead of World Diabetes Day 2022, thanks to...
Self-care for better mental health Stress and anxiety are common terms that we could encounter in daily conversations. Stress is a normal human reaction to external triggers that affect us emotionally or physically. For example, a difficult situation in the office can cause you to have negative...
Have you heard of PHA? AHAs and BHAs, do you have skin care products that contain these? A lot of us do, since alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) are popular ingredients that offer effective skin exfoliation. But not all skin can tolerate AHAs and BHAs. This is where PHAs, or...
Recipe book on Pinggang Pinoy distributed to indigent families THE AUTHOR AND HIS CREATION Registered nutritionist-dietitian and educator Dr. Teddy Manansala with a copy of Paghilom sa Pagkain Paghilom sa Pagkain , a printed recipe book on daily nutritional needs, was distributed to indigent...
Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. CJ Tibayan debunks myths regarding this emerging health crisis We have not fully recovered from Covid-19 and yet here comes another threat to society. If you are one of the lucky people who have not been affected by the flu, don’t be too early to count yourself...
Cataracts are among the major causes of visual impairment for Filipinos Cataract is one of the major causes of visual impairment among Filipinos, with 1.18 million or 1.06 percent of the population suffering from it, according to the Philippine Eye Research Institute (PERI). In a recent online...
Nutrition begins at home Nutrition plays a role in growth and development. It is vital to life. While food gives us sustenance, we don’t simply derive energy from it—we get nourishment as well. It is important for our food sources to be nutrient rich. When we talk about nutrients, it does not...
Kim Atienza is someone who knows that health is indeed wealth. The husband and dad, athlete, and TV personality have previously opened up about health issues that he faced. “There was a time in my life when I was so busy that I neglected my diet. I didn’t do any physical activity beyond getting...
If there's one thing that the pandemic taught us, it's how important it is to take care of ourselves. And as we continue to juggle work, personal life, and battling the ongoing virus, it's important to take time off to relax and zone out. It really does keep us sane. One such bath and beauty brand...
Eat and live better with products that make healthy living a lifestyle In the past, many Filipinos put wellbeing and wellness on the back burner until major health concerns arose. But since the pandemic began, health has been thrust into the forefront, taking on new importance for many. Now more...
When a loved one is sick and needs to be hospitalized, the instinct is always to be close by so that the minute they are well, being by their side is possible with just the snap of a finger. It is hard to imagine not going through the usual feeling of helplessness as your heart races with worry...
