Mental Health in the Workplace: Why It Matters For many Filipinos, the day usually starts as early as 4 a.m. to get through the exhausting commute. Many workers face the daily stress of securing a ride, enduring long hours in traffic, and meeting their daily workloads. With this daily hustle,
Is Your Stress Digital? How Screen Time Affects Health Let’s face it, technology has become an essential part of everyday life for many Filipinos. It’s common to see people from different walks of life hooked on their digital devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, or smart TVs. From corporate employees
PhilHealth, in Partnership with Care Center Clinic, Celebrates Labor Day with ‘YAKAP Para sa Manggagawa’ ALABANG, MUNTINLUPA CITY – Every May 1st, we celebrate Filipino workers who tirelessly earn a living to provide for their families. Whether they have a traditional 9-to-5, shifting-schedule, project-based, or freelance job, every hardworking Filipino
Testicular Cancer Awareness Guide Early awareness is crucial for improving survival outcomes in many types of cancer, yet many Filipinos still delay seeking medical help. Data from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) shows that from 2017 to 2022, around 40 cases of testicular cancer were recorded, but fewer than 10 percent
Mental Health Then and Now: Stronger nga ba ang Batang 90s Compared to Today’s Youth? You’ve likely come across memes comparing “batang 90s” to today’s younger generation. They often depict 90s kids playing outdoor street games and dealing with cuts and bruises without much fuss, while today’s youth are shown
Understanding the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis Bianca, a mom, has been growing increasingly concerned about her teenage daughter’s skin. Whenever the temperature rises, and her daughter starts to sweat, her skin flares up. Bianca has watched her daughter mindlessly scratch the inside of her elbows and the back of
The Importance of Timely Healthcare in Preventing Malaria in the Philippines Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they can carry viruses and parasites, making them among the world’s most dangerous vectors. Warm and humid environments in the Philippines provide the perfect breeding ground for these vectors, making diseases like malaria a
When Stress Takes Over: Understanding Its Impact on the Body and Mind Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that even minor challenges seem difficult to handle? This could be due to daily commutes, work deadlines, family responsibilities, or financial pressures. Stress is something that people often ignore until it begins
Tuberculosis: What Every Filipino Needs to Know to Stay Protected World Tuberculosis Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a timely reminder that Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious health threat that demands our attention. Despite being preventable and curable, TB continues to affect many lives, making awareness
The Silent Threat: Why Cervical Cancer Screening Should Be on Your Calendar A woman’s body is truly amazing. Did you know that there’s a round band of muscle that can change its shape, position, and texture throughout the menstrual cycle? It’s capable of holding a pregnancy for nine months, and