As of 2022, the World Health Organization reported that one out of eight people globally were living with obesity. That is approximately 890 million adults our of 2.5 billion individuals above 18 years old that are considered overweight. This data was released two years ago. Just imagine the added...
In recent years, a growing number of patients are actively seeking innovative treatment methods for neck rejuvenation. The neck, often overlooked, plays a pivotal role in the overall aesthetic appeal. Common signs of neck aging include a rough texture, horizontal neck wrinkles, sagging skin with...
As more cases of Monkeypox are reported locally, it seems that we can’t catch a break from new and reemerging diseases. Aside from the prodigious ability of viruses to mutate, one major reason behind this accelerated increase in outbreaks is the continued encroachment of human settlements into...
A new program has just been launched to help prevent drowning, in recognition of World Drown Prevention Day last July 25. MILO, in partnership with Philippine Red Cross, Swimtech, and Olympian Jenny Guerrero, added another sports program to its roster to conclude the National Disaster...
CRYSTAL CLEAR Aileen Javier's mission is to work from the inside out to offer wellness for those seeking to enhance their spiritual journey By ZARAH ANGELICA ARIOLA Headquartered in Makati City, Sphaera Lucis Reiki and Crystal Healing Studio is founded on a mission to provide...
The Manila Hotel and Montesa Medical Group (MMG) officially sealed their partnership through a contract signing ceremony held at The Manila Hotel on Aug. 8, 2024. The ceremony was led by The Manila Hotel president, Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr., and vice president for administration, Elaine Santos....
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC), one of the country’s premier healthcare institutions, marked its 50th anniversary on Aug. 15, 2024 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with a historic gathering of all three living Filipino Cardinals, and some of the country’s leading figures in government,...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines, claiming thousands of lives each year. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), ischemic heart diseases have consistently ranked as the top cause of death in the country, accounting for 19 percent of total...
By Dr. Marc Louie Del Rosario, Head, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Interventional Cardiologist at Asian Cardiovascular Institute, Asian Hospital and Medical Center Because of social media, we easily get updates on the lives of our friends, acquaintances, and famous personalities—from...
I have heard this many times before, “Beans and peanuts give me arthritis!” Really? Have you ever considered the other food items that you have been consuming that may have a higher purine content compared to these wrongly accused plant food? Purine is naturally produced in the...
Photo: Freepik Like our eyes, or our noses, or our hair, women’s vaginas come in different shapes and sizes. But thanks—or no thanks—to the porn industry, many of us have imagined that they all look the same way—hairless or at least neatly groomed, tight outer labia (no droopy jowls),...
Photo: Freepik For many busy bees, a day is never complete without their dose of nectar—usually comfort drinks like coffee, milk or bubble tea, matcha, or yogurt shake. They may not be usually considered as healthy, but these seemingly sinful drinks can actually be good for the body—cue huge...
