There’s probably no job more diverse, challenging, inundating, and yet rewarding than being a mother. The roles that you fill once you become a mom are a game-changer. You realize that life is no longer just about ‘you’ and evolves to ‘you and them’. Motherhood changes your goals, perspectives, routines, and priorities. Here are the top things that change when you take on the role of being a mom.
Being a working mom is a challenge because it entails balancing your responsibilities at home and at work. The pandemic has made the dual roles of a working mom more challenging, especially if you work from home because you have to supervise your children attending online classes.
Forgetfulness is a normal part of growing old. As you age, changes happen to different parts of your body, including the brain. As a result, you might notice that you tend to misplace things, take longer to learn new things, and take time remembering certain information. These mild forgetfulness incidents are often a normal part of aging.
From the time you are born until around the age of 30, your muscles develop and become stronger. However, as you age, you start losing muscle mass and strength. According to WebMD, this kind of muscle degeneration is attributed to aging which may speed up around age 75.
The Philippines is often at the mercy of extreme weather. Filipinos face at least 20 typhoons a year and during summer, we endure blistering temperatures. Now that summer is here, the heat index is soaring again.
The summer heat is on! The rising temperatures from March to May can be quite unbearable. After being cooped up at home for two summers in a row, many Filipinos are taking advantage of the more relaxed nationwide guidelines for Covid-19 response this summer.
Do you notice yourself getting tired easily or perhaps having trouble getting a good night’s sleep? Are you getting more forgetful? It might come as a surprise that there is a bidirectional relationship between physical activity and sleep as well as exercise and memory.
Illness and accidents can adversely affect the physical, emotional, and financialwell-being of people. Rising medical expenses can cause great distress, especially for Pinoys who live from paycheck to paycheck.
Women are the primary caregivers of the family, especially the children and elders. A lot of women in different parts of the globe take on the challenging task of maintaining the household and keeping a job.
Learning to care for mental health can help you enjoy life more and appreciate the things around you. It can also help you maintain good relationships with people. Here are six ways to look after your mental well-being.
Major health issues such as cancer can take a toll on your quality of life, emotions, and relationships. Cancer can also affect your ability to earn a living which can have a devastating effect on your financial situation.
How much do you know about a person’s heart? We are aware that the heart is essential to one’s survival and it is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. But those are just the tip of the iceberg.
Chinese New Year, also referred to as Lunar New Year, is just around the corner. February 1, 2022, is the start of the Year of the Water Tiger which will last until January 21, 2023.
In the past, it was easy to shrug off a common cold, cough, headache, or mild fever. But with the onslaught of Omicron (another COVID-19 variant), experiencing these symptoms is a big no-no.
A quick scroll on social media will give you an idea on the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 recently.
If air and water are essential for living, so are vitamins. They are often called micronutrients because you only need tiny amounts to keep your body strong, healthy, and functional.
Health-related myths are nothing more than old wives’ tales that have been passed on to us by our elders. Although many of these myths challenge scientific and medical findings, surprisingly many Filipinos still cling to them.
Madalas ka bang tamaan ng ubo, sipon, at lagnat? If you’ve been monitoring the news these past few weeks, you’ll know that many are getting sick with the flu and common colds, and some medicines are currently out of stock.
Over the years, the Internet and other modern advancements have revolutionized our day-to-day lives. Yet despite numerous scientific and technological breakthroughs, many Filipinos still cling to health superstitions that have been passed on from generation to generation. Admit it, many popular Pinoy health beliefs defy modern medicine but a lot of Pinoys still follow folkloric practices that strangely stood the test of time.
Ready ka na ba sa 2022? Just like that, another year is about to end. Think of the new year as an opportunity to rethink your wellness goals and focus on your well-being. With 2022 just around the corner, ito na ang tamang panahon para tutukan ang ating mga sarili. Through small steps and consistent effort, kayang-kaya mo magkaroon ng mas mabuting kalusugan. Tara, sabay-sabay natin salubungin ang bagong taon through the following healthy ways!
Making daily wise decisions about your health contributes to the synergy of your overall well-being. Sadly, many Filipinos are still used to reactive measures when it comes to their health. Admit it, many of us only go to the doctor’s clinic when we don’t feel well. While the “bahala na attitude” may seem to work for some, health and wellness experts are encouraging Pinoys to see the value of proactive healthcare.
Ang health ay important foundation ng quality life. Kung hindi maayos ang ating health, siguradong affected ang ibang aspeto ng buhay. Nakakalungkot isipin pero madalas we take our health for granted hanggang sa may ma-encounter tayong health issues.
With Christmas just around the corner, you can expect a lot of social functions with family, friends, and colleagues. Food takes center stage as the holiday season sets in. It’s so easy to forget your fitness goals and overindulge in delectable dishes. As Christmas draws near, it’s not a surprise that social events take over your calendar which can disrupt your healthy diet and exercise.
People might think the best prepping skills come from our experiences. But it doesn’t have to be that way all the time. Never wait for something terrible to happen before taking the step towards being a prepper, especially when it comes to our health. Healthcare prepping has been very relevant these days. Marian has been an advocate of health and wellness even before the pandemic happened.