Disease Prevention

Stay ahead of illness with proactive, smart health choices

Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival Adapts as Climate Warms and Bloom Cycles Shift

Panagbenga Festival continues to bloom in Baguio even as climate change reshapes flowering patterns, health risks, and community life.

Wear Red Day: Taking Care of the Heart That Carries So Much

On Wear Red Day, we focus on women’s heart health—why it matters, how it’s different, and the simple ways women can protect the heart that carries so much.

A growing strain: Why Cancer remains a health threat nationwide

On World Cancer Day, new data reveal that cancer remains a leading cause of death in the Philippines, underscoring the need for stronger prevention, early detection, and equitable care.

When Fear Meets Courage: Rethinking Cancer on World Cancer Day

Cancer has long been associated with fear—but also with courage, innovation, and care. This World Cancer Day, we rethink how we talk about cancer.

Recipes That Protect the Heart: How Familiar Filipino Dishes Can Be Made Cardiovascular-Friendly

Heart health doesn’t require new food. Familiar Filipino recipes—cooked with care—can quietly support cardiovascular wellness every day.

Simple Screenings That Matter: Can Digital Health Help Close the Gap?

Early health screenings don’t have to be complicated. Here’s how simple tests—and smart use of digital health tools—can improve care in the Philippines.

Heart Health Beyond Cholesterol: Sleep, Stress, and Social Connection

Heart health goes beyond cholesterol numbers. Sleep, stress, and social connection play a powerful role in keeping the heart strong—and the good news is, small habits can help.

The Month We Learned to Pause

January’s health stories carried a quieter message: prevention works best when we pause early, rest deliberately, and care consistently—long before crisis arrives.

Ending Leprosy Stigma in the Philippines: Why Early Detection Still Matters

Despite being curable and free to treat, leprosy continues to affect Filipinos each year. Health experts say stigma and delayed diagnosis remain the real barriers to ending the disease.

Micronutrient deficiencies persist as “hidden hunger” in the Philippines

National nutrition data show that micronutrient deficiencies remain widespread in the Philippines, affecting children and adults despite sufficient calorie intake.

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.