The Lunar New Year, the Year of the Wood Dragon, will begin on Feb. 10, 2024, bringing festivities, family reunions, and delicious feasts. While it's a time for celebration, the pressure to "be merry" can overshadow mental health concerns. Recently, the Philippine Mental Health Association Inc....
The Lunar Year of the Wood Dragon is bringing good fortune, particularly in health, beauty, and wellness. This year, as the luckiest zodiac sign comes roaring in, Watsons is letting one big cat (or should we say, dragon?) out of the bag. The leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer in the...
in the quest for wellness and vitality, detoxification has become a term synonymous with health regeneration. As we collectively embrace a more health-conscious approach to living, it is paramount that we understand the role natural remedies play in this paradigm. One such remedy, which may sound...
In our pursuit of wellness and longevity, we have been bombarded with various diet trends that promise weight loss, anti-aging effects, and more. Are they legit? Are they even effective? Are they truly sustainable? Whole food is defined as food that has not had any of its natural features...
St. Luke's Medical Center has been the leading hospital in the country in utilizing the advanced da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System for more than a decade and has performed more than 2,000 robotic procedures. Now, St. Luke’s Medical Center will be the first in the Philippines to acquire its...
Dr. Dennis P. Serrano, St. Luke’s President and CEO; Mrs. Lenora A. Cabili, St. Luke’s Board Member; Atty. Cirilo P. Noel, St. Luke’s 1st Vice Chairman; Mr. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., St. Luke’s Board Member; Dr. Fabio Enrique Posas, Head of St. Luke’s Center for Structural...
Residents of Bulacan are poised to experience a groundbreaking shift in urological care with state-of-the-art, non-invasive stone treatment solutions brought to their doorsteps by Karl Storz. This innovative approach, featuring the latest in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) technology,...
Rupert Jacinto, an internationally renowned Filipino photographer, released the 11th edition of his “FAAABVLOUS” series in November 2023. This coffee table book showcases Jacinto’s talent and flair for capturing the essence of noteworthy personalities in the international and local...
Often when things get so busy, we tend to neglect our own needs. This leads to a burnout of sorts or, worse, a melancholic feeling of not wanting to do anything. To ensure that our lives never get to that level, we need to focus on our mental wellness. Here are some self-care tips to make sure you...
By JASMINE B. SUIZA, RND Diabetes. Heart disease. Cancer. Psoriasis. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). You probably have one or two friends or family members with these chronic health conditions. According to the July 2023 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, included in the top ten...
By Marilyn Monterola SICKNESS BE GONE Often, when we are sick, the medical costs stack up and cause even bigger problems (Photo Freepik) Living through the hardships of poverty in the Philippines is an intricate dance between resilience and desperation. For those, like me, who have been navigating...
Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that impede memory, cognitive functioning, and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition caused by a range of illnesses and injuries to the brain;...
