Hand washing has a lot of benefits. It supports the statement prevention is better than cure. It is better to stop something bad from happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened. Contaminated hands may spread a series of infectious diseases from one person to another. Washing your hands with soap […]

You can prevent yourself from getting any virus such as the Coronavirus by boosting your immune system. Improving the body’s resistance can help fight the virus when it enters the body. A strong immune system will make our body more and more healthy, fight off diseases, especially infections and cancers. With changes in your diet […]

Surgical Masks were first introduced by doctors in the 1800s. They quickly became popular among a public eager to protect itself against the influenza pandemic of 1918. Masks contain filters that prevent germs from being spread. A good quality surgical mask generally has a three-ply layer with the innermost white layer used for absorbing moisture, […]

A lot of people now are very conscious about their health. They ensure they practice proper hygiene to avoid getting sick or yet acquire the Covid-19. It is ironic that people are now having doubts going to a medical facility whenever they feel sick because they are paranoid that they may get the virus. One […]

Did you know that our teeth are the hardest substance in our body? Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to our overall well-being. The goal of proper oral hygiene is to remove or prevent formation and […]

It has been a practice that every new year we set and follow a resolution. This resolution is a testament of change. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity for all those who have failed to start making the changes that they said they would make. The key is not to set a New Year’s […]

Holidays are a good time for our taste buds, but for your waistline, this is not exactly an ideal season. Maintaining to stay healthy is a struggle, then comes the holiday season. Holidays revolves around fun, family, friends, gifts, and most importantly, food. Be guided following these simple steps to stay healthy during the holiday […]

World Diabetes Day is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 is […]

Mental illness is a condition that impacts how you believe, feel, behave, or connect to other individuals or your environment. It’s very prevalent. Many individuals had one or know somebody who’s got one. Some mental illnesses and mental health problems are social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and personality disorders. Many variables lead to […]

What is Obesity? Obesity is a chronic disease that affects kids, teenagers and adults. This occurs when an individual has excess weight or body fat that may affect his health. Usually, a doctor may suggest an individual has obesity if they have an elevated Body Mass Index (BMI). You can have an elevated BMI and […]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or also known as PCOS is a disorder in the endocrine system that affects women during their reproductive years. This is when cysts, a small fluid-filled bags, develop in the ovary. It starts in the teen years of a female and can be mild or severe. Women with PCOS may experience irregular […]

Color Blindness is more common in men. Color blindness occurs when a person cannot distinguish between certain colors. Majority of people with deficient color vision is hereditary and has been inherited from their mother. Men are much more likely to be color blind than women because the genes responsible for the most common, inherited color […]

The biggest challenges that a Filipino families face are poverty and a lack of family planning. a lack of family planning and poverty. There are a lot of young adults who are trying to break free from their families’ long cycle of poverty. Filipinos are having a hard time surviving in such difficult conditions, and […]

Stavros Athanasiou, President & Group Chief Financial Officer, Medgate Asia (left) and Chetan Wakalkar, Group Director, Indira Group of Institutes (right) Medgate Philippines was recognized with the Healthcare Leadership Award by CMO Asia for its continuous innovation and providing accessible healthcare to millions of Filipinos. Medgate has been operating in the Philippines for 3 years […]

Annually, the month of August has been considered as the Family Planning Month. Family planning is the method of safely and effectively arranging the birth spacing of children, as well as the number of children desired in the family. Such planning is pertinent for Filipino families to attain a better quality of life. To date, […]

Nutrition Month is a campaign held annually every July, as mandated by Presidential Decree no. 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) leads the observance of National Nutrition Month together with this year’s theme: “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”. The objective of this campaign […]

Nutrition Month is a campaign held annually every July, as mandated by Presidential Decree no. 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) leads the observance of National Nutrition Month together with this year’s theme: “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”. The objective of this campaign […]

(From left) Eileen Enobal, Senior Assistant Vice President for Underwriting & Micro Insurance, Country Bankers Insurance Group;, Menchie Alcoran, Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Luisito Bautista, Vice President for Marketing, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Geraldine Desiderio-Garcia, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Country Bankers Insurance Group; Stavros Athanasiou, President & Group […]

June was declared Dengue Awareness Month (Proclamation No. 1204) since 1998 to highlight how prevention and control of dengue would require collaborative efforts among national and local government agencies as well as private NGOs. Dengue has been considered by Department of Health (DOH) as a year-round disease which incidents rises during rainy seasons. This is […]

Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A declares the month of May as Road Safety Month to promote road safety and raise awareness about hazards we can encounter while driving and commuting. Road safety is vital to us. In Metro Manila, most traffic crash happen in Quezon City, Manila, and Makati since these are the busiest cities we […]