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How to lower your blood sugar the natural way

It is no secret that Filipinos have a sweet tooth. They love adding sugar to their food and drinks, whether it’s appetizers, main course, sawsawan,

Six lifestyle changes that can lower blood pressure

The coming month of May is National Hypertension Awareness Month in the Philippines, under Presidential Proclamation No. 1761, issued on May 1, 2009, by former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

According to the Department of Science and Technology and Philippine Council for Health Research

Heat-health alert! Heat stroke prevention tips

It’s summer again and many of us are taking advantage of the good weather to enjoy outdoor activities. Kaya uso na naman ang beach outings, going on picnics, camping, biking, and taking road trips. While spending time outdoors, being close to nature, and bonding

Health Tips for Filipino OFWs

‘ABROAD’ – Salitang masarap pakinggan pero puno ng hirap at sakripisyo.

Many Filipinos aspire to work abroad to uplift their financial condition and provide a better life for their loved ones. Others prefer to work outside the country to get more opportunities to enhance their

Celebrate Women’s Health Month by Focusing on Self-care

Celebrate Women's Health Month by Focusing on Self-care

Medicare Plus recognizes all the beautiful, smart, independent, courageous, hard-working, and inspiring women. March is International Women’s Month and we support women’s empowerment by practicing self-care. For all women out there, taking time for self-care can make a great impact on your

Cultivating Wellness in a Hybrid Work Environment

A hybrid work set-up has become a norm after the easing of the pandemic restrictions. Many companies in the Philippines, like in most neighboring countries, have adapted to this kind of work arrangement that blends in-office and remote work (at home or anywhere

Self-soothing Techniques Using the 5 Senses

What is self-soothing?

When something or someone brings you down, the weight can affect you mentally, physically, or both. Being upset, afraid, angry, or hurt by people or events can trigger body reactions. These emotions can increase your heart rate, cause shortness of breath,

How Smoking 30 Packs Devastates Your Lungs

The video experiment posted by Chris Notap on Youtube is an analogy of what can happen to your body, particularly your mouth, throat, and lungs when you smoke a pack of cigarettes a day for 30 days.

About the experiment

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Self-care tips: How to love your body

Self-care Tips: How to Love Your Body

You only get one body and taking care of it is your responsibility. In this modern world, many people face the challenges of chronic, lifestyle-related health issues. Many health concerns can be prevented if you learn to love yourself. Awareness, effort, and self-discipline

How young adults can take charge of their health

Many teenagers are excited about becoming young adults. Thoughts of landing a great job, earning money, making independent decisions, living on your own, and being free to do as you please seem such a thrill.

Fast forward to your 20s, and