The Fast Food Trap: How Convenience is Harming Your Health

The Fast Food Trap: How Convenience is Harming Your Health

In this fast-paced world, time has become a luxury – and Filipinos know this too well. Between enduring long commutes, navigating floods during the rainy

The Silent Danger in Floodwaters: Rise of Leptospirosis in the Philippines

The Silent Danger in Floodwaters: Rise of Leptospirosis in the Philippines

Wading through floodwaters in the Philippines is no longer just an inconvenience – it has become a harsh reality for countless Filipinos. With persistent rains, poor drainage, and inadequate flood control, water can rise quickly without warning, disrupting classes,

Celebrating Grandparents: How to Support Their Health and Well-Being

Celebrating Grandparents: How to Support Their Health and Well-Being

In the Philippines, family is at the heart of everything we do — and at the very center are our beloved lolos and lolas. They are the roots that ground us and the keepers of tradition. Our grandparents are avid

Baha Safety Guide: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Baha Safety Guide: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

For many residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, flooding during strong typhoons is a common occurrence. What’s alarming, however, is that even a few hours of torrential downpour from the habagat (southwest monsoon) can now submerge streets and communities.

Debunking 5 Common Breastfeeding Myths

Debunking 5 Common Breastfeeding Myths

Are you a first-time mom starting your breastfeeding journey and feeling overwhelmed by all the advice? 

The strong affection that Filipinos have for their extended family means that a new mother is never alone. Loving matriarchs like your nanay, titas, lolas, and ninangs

Understanding Asthma Triggers and Creating Your Own Asthma Action Plan

Understanding Asthma Triggers and Creating Your Own Asthma Action Plan

An asthma attack can either progress slowly or sneak up on you, striking without warning. The slightest trigger can set off a chain reaction, causing inflammation and swelling in the lungs. This leads to bronchospasms, where your airways constrict, making

Looking at the Pawsitive Side: Wellness Benefits of Having a Pet

Looking at the Pawsitive Side: Wellness Benefits of Having a Pet

It’s no surprise that Filipinos love their pets, and it’s evident in the rising pet culture in the Philippines. From cats and dogs in strollers and pet OOTDs to the growing number of pet-friendly establishments and grooming centers, the

The Pocket-Sized Relief: What You Need to Know About Nasal Inhalers

The Pocket-Sized Relief: What You Need to Know About Nasal Inhalers

A small, handy tube, roughly the size of a regular lipstick, has become a familiar object, nationwide. It’s common to see it in the hands of people from all walks of life – students, teachers, office workers, security guards,

Posture and How It Affects Your Health

Posture and How It Affects Your Health

Poor posture is common in today’s modern world due to the dramatic shift towards sedentary lifestyles. A huge portion of the country’s workforce spends more than eight hours a day sitting at a desk. With the rise of remote work, many people often