As moms, we spend so much time taking care of everyone else that our own health often ends up at the bottom of the list. Between work, household responsibilities, school runs, errands, and caring for the family, finding time to exercise can feel almost impossible. But if we want to stay healthy, active, and present…
Category: Health
Keep Kids Safe During Extreme Heat ☀️🌡️
Around 47 areas in the Philippines have experienced a danger-level heat index, with Quezon City’s Science Garden recently recording 42°C and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City reaching 43°C. As temperatures continue to rise, families are being reminded to take extra precautions during these extremely hot days — especially for infants, young children,…
From Cart to Care: Smart Shopping Tips to Manage Diabetes
Managing diabetes begins with everyday choices—and one of the most powerful places to start is the grocery store. Whether you’re planning a weekly haul, placing an online order, or grabbing a quick bite on the go, each decision is an opportunity to support blood sugar control and overall well-being. Because diet plays a central role…
Midwives Summit Champions Collaboration for Women’s Health and Universal Care
A mother’s health and safety matter every step of the way — from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond. For many Filipino women, midwives are more than just health professionals; they are trusted partners who guide, care for, and empower women through one of life’s most transformative journeys. That’s why it’s heartening to see these everyday…
Real Stories of Hope: How Filipinos Are Thriving with Diabetes
If you’re living with diabetes, then you’re not alone—and you’re not without options. Diabetes is a lifelong condition, but it doesn’t have to stop you from living fully. It happens when your body can’t produce enough insulin or use it properly, leading to elevated blood sugar levels over time. If left unmanaged, it can lead…
New Study: Nutrition Supplement Helps Undernourished and At-Risk Children Grow Taller, Build Stronger Bones and More Muscle, and Have Fewer Sick Days
A new study from global healthcare leader Abbott shows that when PediaSure® Plus is given to undernourished children, along with dietary counseling, they had two times height improvement. With the help of nutrition supplement, they also experienced approximately 50% greater gain in lean mass compared to those who only received dietary counseling over an eight…
What Jaw Pain Taught Me About Stress: Dealing with Temporomandibular Joint or TMJ Disorder
Is there an object you can’t sleep without? You’d probably say blanket, pillow, or your pajamas. But for me, it’s a mouthguard. It might sound odd to most of you, but every night before I sleep, I make sure to wear a mouthguard. No, I don’t have a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao in my…
What Parents Need to Know About Mpox or Monkeypox in the Philippines: A Mom’s Quick Guide
One of our biggest concerns as parents is keeping our children safe and healthy—especially with the growing number of illnesses going around these days. Just recently, I came across reports about a rise in cases of Mpox in the Philippines, particularly in parts of Mindanao, with over a dozen cases recorded this month alone. Finding…
Unilab’s Marvel-themed PowerCEEZ and UHP SuperGROW Vitamins
With raising a child comes great responsibility. That much is clear for every mom who hopes to nurture aspiring young heroes-at-heart. Regular vitamin supplementation, for one, on top of proper diet and healthy lifestyle, ensures a child’s overall growth, development, and immunity defense. It helps pave the way to safeguard their nutrition to help them…
No to Dengue! Easy Ways to Keep Our Kids Safe from Mosquito Bites
After flu season, here comes another health scare that’s making parents worried—Dengue! Dengue cases in Quezon City, our hometown, are surging— from January 1 to February 14, 2025, the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division recorded 1,769 cases, a nearly 200% spike from last year. Who wouldn’t be worried? But instead of panicking (which won’t do…
Albatross Advocates for Proper Sanitation with World Toilet Day Donations
In celebration of World Toilet Day, Albatross, the leading name in air care in the Philippines, is taking action to support better sanitation for Filipinos. Recognizing that proper sanitation is a human right, Albatross is committed to fostering clean, safe toilet facilities nationwide. Since its initiation in 2013 by the United Nations, World Toilet Day…
Get CheCKD for Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD, is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines.[1] The National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI) has said that one Filipino develops chronic renal failure every hour.[2] That is estimated to be at least 2.3 million Filipinos currently diagnosed with CKD.[3] Other recent projections show that 1 in 10…