The human heart wants what it sees in the mirror, and science is finally catching up to explain why. Over 85 percent of aesthetic decisions stem from emotion rather than logic, according to recent psychological research, with patients primarily seeking to align their outer appearance with their...
Are you tossing and turning in bed at night, unable to blissfully fall asleep? You are not alone. Resmed’s 2025 Global Sleep Survey, spanning 13 countries with over 30,000 survey respondents, revealed a world struggling with poor sleep. The fifth global survey conducted by Resmed showed that even...
In the last two weeks, I’ve had three elderly patients end up in the hospital with severe pneumonia. This isn’t uncommon in my infectious diseases practice since I help take care of very sick patients with lung infections. What is unusual about these cases is that they were not caused by the...
Taiwan Excellence officially launched its three-day event, LOHAS Days, on September 12 at Ayala Malls Market! Market!, aiming to promote a Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) among Filipinos. The event opened with a press conference attended by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, who was...
We live in an era where the pursuit of beauty has become more sophisticated, more scientific, and thankfully, more natural-looking than ever before. Gone are the days when aesthetic enhancement meant obvious, overdone results that screamed “work done.” Today’s approach to facial rejuvenation...
BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus, is partnering with Paglaum Mental Health Support Group and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS) Inc. in launching a pioneering community-based mental health campaign. The initiative is addressing one of the country’s most...
The book of Proverbs in the Bible says, “Gray hair is a crown of splendor. It is attained in the way of righteousness.” Growing old is a blessing, contrary to what others may perceive. Many may think that aging puts one in a weak and vulnerable position. It is a fact that our biological clock...
Last week, at our flag-raising ceremony at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), we had a distinguished guest share an important message on how NIH scientists can contribute to nation-building. Former Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, or Ma’am Rosette to those...
By: Santosh Kesari, Country Manager of Omega Healthcare Philippines The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector remains one of the fastest-growing industries in the Philippines. According to the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), the sector generated USD38 billion in...
In response to the increasing violent, even fatal, incidents inside classrooms and schools, the Inner Wheel Club District 383 teamed up with the Girl Scout of the Philippines (GSP) and Metro Pacific Health – Corporate Social Responsibility (MPH-CSR) through De Los Santos Medical Center (DLSMC) to...
Medical attention does not end in the hospital; it should extend into our homes, where care and comfort are sustained through proper follow-up, support from loved ones, and access to essential medical guidance and resources. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), primary health care is...
In wellness centers across the Philippines, a quiet revolution is taking place. Patients are discovering that healing doesn’t always require expensive medications or complex procedures. Sometimes, the most powerful medicine comes in the humble form of 28 small green citrus fruits, consumed fresh...
