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

Common myths vs. facts about blood donation

Common myths vs. facts about blood donation

Did you know that the Philippines needs over 2,000 blood units every day for emergency surgeries, childbirth complications, cancer treatments, accidents, and disasters?

According to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), a unit of whole blood is separated using special equipment into three components:

Give Your Thyroid Some Love: 6 Ways to Protect Your Thyroid Health

Give Your Thyroid Some Love: 6 Ways to Protect Your Thyroid Health

The thyroid gland may seem like a tiny part of your body but this “butterfly-shaped” gland helps manage your metabolism. It produces hormones that control energy and essential processes including digestion, body temperature, reproduction, and cellular growth and

Beat the Rainy Day Blues: Fun & Effective Indoor Workouts

Beat the Rainy Day Blues: Fun & Effective Indoor Workouts

Gloomy mornings, persistent drizzles, and scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, only mean one thing: the rainy season is here again! When the weather’s like this, it’s so tempting to swap your running shoes for a cozy blanket and binge-watch movies

Mental Health Support Across Generations

Mental Health Support Across Generations

For generations, mental health was a battle fought in silence across the Philippines. Many Filipinos, especially in the past, placed immense importance on upholding dignity and maintaining a positive image within their communities. Admitting to a mental health problem was often perceived as a source

The Power of Zinc: A Guide to Boosting Health and Preventing Deficiency

The Power of Zinc: A Guide to Boosting Health and Preventing Deficiency

The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat is here and zinc is just what you need to fight off viruses and bacteria and bolster your overall immune system during the rainy season.

What is Zinc?

Zinc is an essential nutrient

Men’s Health Month 2025: Taking Charge of Your Wellness

Men's Health Month 2025: Taking Charge of Your Wellness

And just like that, it’s the middle of the year! June is designated as Men’s Health Awareness Month, shining a crucial light on healthcare challenges and diseases. Some of the common health issues that Filipino men face are high blood pressure,

What is Calorie Deficit and How Does it Help You Lose Weight?

What is Calorie Deficit and
How Does it Help You Lose Weight?

The buzz around calorie deficit is growing in the Philippines. Content creator and podcaster Dani Baretto and actress Kylie Verzosa are just some of the Filipino personalities who have shared their fitness journey through calorie deficit. Read more

10,000 Steps: A Beginner’s Guide

10,000 Steps: A Beginner’s Guide

Many people channel their energy into structured workouts, often changing their routine to find out what clicks for them and trying to align with evolving trends. Instead of wasting time jumping from one workout to another and spending so much on gym memberships, sports club