There’s a spreading trend on Tiktok where babies, while awake, are laid on their chest for a few minutes to strengthen their neck, shoulder, and back. Now, some claim this same process is beneficial for adults as well. For grown-ups, tummy time is said to help fix one’s posture and strengthen...
This week, I had a bumper crop of patients with urinary tract infections, or UTIs for short. I saw a lot of patients with UTIs, both in the clinic as outpatients and as inpatients admitted to the hospital. UTIs are among the most common infections seen by doctors, and proper recognition and...
Are you having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night? The effects of insomnia may vary from person to person suffering from this condition. For some, it could be an inconvenience, but for others, it can have a major impact on their lives. Every single person, regardless...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has approved an additional five days of paid “wellness leave” annually for all its personnel. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the leave may be used for mental health care, physical wellness activities, or simply as a general break from work....
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...
