PH daily average of new Covid-19 cases down by 39%

MANILA – The daily average of new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases decreased by 39 percent from Dec. 26, 2022 to Jan. 1, the Department of Health...

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s exercise resolutions – a few minutes a day can improve your muscle strength

One of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Many of us set ambitious goals requiring a big, regular commitment, but then abandon...

Five ways to avoid pain and injury when starting a new exercise regime

Getting in the habit of exercising isn’t easy. Not only is finding the time to exercise a major deterrent for people, the fear of aches, pain...

COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa

A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Collectively, we refer to this as the the microbiome. Despite their tiny...

I’ve indulged over the holidays. If I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter?

pexels/nicole michalou, CC BY-SA The holidays are often called the “silly season” – a time when we eat, drink and be merry. But these holiday indulgences...

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently. During the school term, kids get...

Heart rate variability – what to know about this biometric most fitness trackers measure

Your heart beats around 100,000 times every day. Heart rate is a key marker of cardiovascular activity and an important vital sign. But your pulse is...

Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines

Everyone knows that sleep is critical for growing children and their mental and physical health. Regular, high-quality sleep habits help children consolidate memory and learn better....

Chronic pain: An invisible disease whose sufferers are unfairly stigmatized

Imagine living with pain every day for months, or even years — pain that is so intrusive, it disrupts every day of your life. Unfortunately, this...

Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don’t mix