Stunting is a condition that affects a child’s growth and development as a result of prolonged poor nutrition, recurring infections, and inadequate psychosocial care. A child is considered stunted when their height-for-age falls more than two standard…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— It often starts like a simple fever. A child complains of a sore throat, refuses to eat, or becomes unusually fussy. A few days later, red spots begin to appear on the palms,…
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but…
The holiday season is a time for family, joy, and, of course, indulgence. Tables brim with rich, decadent dishes and sweet treats, which make it almost impossible to resist. But while it’s a season for celebration, Christmas…
MANILA – Senator Cynthia Villar underscored on Wednesday the potential of moringa, locally known as “malunggay,” in boosting the agricultural sector and enhancing the global standing of the Philippines in the health and wellness industry. Villar, who…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Eating right, looking right, feeling right and doing good, these should be enough to feel like you’re taking care of your wellness, right? Yes, these are all good recipes for wellness, but one…
CEBU CITY, Philippines– How are you feeling lately? If this question comes up in any conversation, most of us would say, “I’m doing good.” While this brings good news to others hearing that you are doing good…
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Yoga is a practice only a few people understand. To some, yoga is merely a fancy way of stretching our body. To others, it may be their way of enhancing their strength. But, yoga,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. Rhoel Dejaño revealed his plan of establishing a sports medicine facility as one of the commissioners of the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC). Dejaño was recently assigned to oversee…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Smoking cessation in several Filipino tobacco users remains a daunting challenge. Based on the data from the Global Adult Tobacco 2021 Survey, of the 15.1 million adult tobacco users in the Philippines, 63.7…
The CebuDoc Group on Monday, September 28, 2020, launched two new brands added to their Wellness Complex located at the Medical Arts Building 2. With the launching of the Center for Digestive Endoscopy and Center for Cancer and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — It is more than cooking and more about building a healthier relationship. This was how Eleanor Rivera, Cebuana health and wellness advocate, described her newest cookbook titled “Divine Sweets & Treats,” which was…
