Asian Hospital and Medical Center, a world-class healthcare institution based in the south of Metro Manila, opened a newly constructed Bayanihan Ward on January 26, 2026, further strengthening its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to more Filipinos. Located on the 8th floor of...
It has been almost six years since the world went into chaos due to the unprecedented attack of Covid-19. The pandemic left so many of us shaken and even traumatized. Losing loved ones to the dreaded disease and or getting infected and surviving yet suffering the long-term effects of the viral...
This workout session is not for the faint of heart. It’s one that will push you to the edge of your limits. Hyrox is an indoor German fitness contest created by Christian Toetzke and Moritz Fürste in 2017. It entails several one-kilometer runs, with eight variations of exercise methods to be...
Last week, several Asian countries tightened their screening procedures for incoming travelers following reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India. According to the briefings, there are at least two confirmed cases (not five, as earlier reported), along with nearly 200 close contacts...
After years of patients asking me about the latest biohack or the most aggressive anti-aging protocol, the conversation has changed. Now, they want to know how to feel better—not just look it. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: The body is smarter than we give it credit for....
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word nutritionist or dietitian? Weight loss, right? While nutritionist dietitians can help you lose weight, they can help you with other health concerns that health coaches and quack nutritionists can never help you with, simply...
I’ll admit it: for years, I thought cardio was king. Like many women, I equated fitness with endless treadmill sessions and high-energy dance classes. But preventive medicine training and usual conversation with fitness expert coach Ruel Enerio completely shifted my perspective—and it might...
If you are one of the many individuals whose blood test results showed elevated cholesterol, this is your wake-up call. Cholesterol is not all that bad. In fact, it has health benefits. It is important to understand the roles of this waxy, fat-like substance called cholesterol. It is different from...
After an early start to the flu season, various public health authorities, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), have reported the detection of a new dominant flu strain. This strain, with the very technical-sounding name of...
Here’s something I find myself telling patients almost daily: Your skin is not just a wrapping. It’s a window. A window into how well you’ve been sleeping, whether you’ve been drinking enough water, how much stress you’re carrying, and yes—how your body is aging on the inside. Of...
We are all back to reality. The festive vibe is now gone, but unfortunately, the excess weight many of us gained over the holidays has remained. Are you scared of stepping on the scale? Do your clothes feel a bit tighter? Don’t fret! You can start anew. However, do not begin the year by starving...
For many Filipinos, physical discomfort is already accepted as part of our daily lives. Tight shoulders from desk work, stiff hips from long commutes, or recurring back pain are just some of the concerns. According to Janine Khazaie, chief executive officer of MassageMNL, this was one of the...
