Digestion may be a complete mystery for most of us. Our bodies appear to be doing just what they do, sometimes without any explanation. Regular bowel movement is important for good health. An individual needs to poop to survive because otherwise the body has no way to excrete those wastes. If a person has not […]

Telemedicine has paved the way on flattening the curve during this pandemic but did you know that know that telemedicine first began as a form of healthcare delivery in the late 1960s? For this moment in time, Telehealth, the virtual care platforms that allow health care professionals and patients to meet by telephone or video […]

September is the start of the “ber” months which means Christmas is approaching, at least in the Philippines. Christmas is a time for presents, eating, drinking and being merry. As we are officially nearing the Christmas season, Christmas comes the never-ending struggle of each of us – how do we stay healthy during this holiday […]

Which is better – face mask or face shield? Face mask and face shield are both protective equipment that we use to prevent on getting the Coronavirus. Face Mask is used to fully cover the nose and mouth and prevent fluid penetration. Masks should fit snuggly over the nose and mouth. For this reason, masks […]

Our hands are made up of diverse networks of blood vessels, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves. The nerves are perhaps the most important of all, because our nerves allow us to use our hands to feel, touch and most importantly, trigger movement so we can go on with our activities of daily living. Today, […]

Furthering its dedication to provide accessible health care to millions of Filipinos, Medgate Philippines Inc. is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Essensa Naturale Inc., a family owned corporation whose primary business covers the sales and distribution of health and wellness, cosmetic, household and agricultural products under multi-level marketing (MLM) business model. Essensa […]

As we celebrate national lung month, it is important that we do not take our lungs for granted. Our lungs help us breathe and for the most part, keep us alive and well. Our body has a defense system that is designed to protect our lungs and keep germs at bay. Yet, there are some […]

Medgate Philippines and MedMonitor Health Plan Services announced a strategic partnership to further expand telemedicine’s presence here in the country. In this time of pandemic, it heavily contributes to the peace of mind of employers and office administration in monitoring continuously employees since the MedMonitor Solution consists of a wearable device, a dashboard that serves […]

In these stressful and trying times, being physically fit is hard achieve but that doesn’t mean we can’t. You can do exercises with or without equipment, and wherever you are, whether it’s at home, in your kitchen, in your bedroom, or where you’re actually sitting. Finding a way to adapt to these new conditions is […]

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused massive changes in our daily lives quickly and abruptly and our world has changed dramatically. Many people are lucky enough to adapt; others have a hard time coping with the new situation, which is causing an immense amount of stress. All of this has made stress management important to people, […]

Medgate, the leading telemedicine provider in the Philippines, announced today that it has partnered with Real LIFE Foundation, through Purple Cow and Etiqa PH, as they strive to provide accessible healthcare to Filipinos. Purple Cow is a unique health plan that stands out in the field of Employee Benefits. Founded on August 8, 2008 by […]

Good nutrition is vital to our health, particularly in periods when the immune system may need to fight back. Staying at home for a long period of time may increase our consumption of highly processed food, which are high in fats, sugars, and salt. Reduced access to fresh food will compromise opportunities to eating properly […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the discarded medical face masks, along with disposable plastics and other trash, are “slowly becoming a frequent sighting in Manila Bay waters.” Single -use face masks are being washed up on the shores of Manila Bay due to its inappropriate disposal. Because of the pandemic, the […]

Taking care of yourself is paramount to your success. It is never a bad time to focus on taking extra good care of yourself as your body and mind are your most valuable assets. They need to be kept in good shape to get through each day. You can find little ways to take care […]

The world has undergone a prolonged period of confusion and chaos triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has already (and still counting) affected the lives of peoples in nearly 200 countries globally. Because of our proximity to China, the Philippines is at a far greater risk than other countries of experiencing increased cases of novel […]

According to PAGASA, the climate of the country can be divided into two major seasons: (1) the rainy season, from June to November; and (2) the dry season, from December to May. Our country is considered to be the victim of major typhoons, including the strongest to ever strike Asia, Yolanda. Preparation is crucial to […]

The “new normal” made us wear a mask every time we go outside. To protect us on getting the coronavirus, we make sure we equip ourselves with protective gears such as face mask, face shield, gloves, hand sanitizers and alcohol. As more people are using public transport to go back to work, World Health Organization […]

Due to the pandemic, we have mostly been indoors for almost 3 months. Beginning in early March, people across the country started limiting their movements as the coronavirus spread. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can make it difficult to maintain a physically active lifestyle. A daily physical activity is necessary for all of us, regardless of […]

We have been reminded by our peers, friends and loved ones on how to keep ourselves healthy during this Pandemic. All of us deal with different problems every day. However, we can control some things that can keep us away from engaging to more problems during this pandemic and one of which is staying home […]

Most of us take care of ourselves to prevent the coronavirus from occurring. But when doing so, we may have forgotten that some diseases still needs our attention. June is dengue awareness month. Dengue has been considered by Department of Health (DOH) as a year-round disease which incidents rises during rainy seasons. Dengue is transmitted […]