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Clean After Feeding: 20 Healthy Baby Teeth by 3

Why “Clean After Feeding” is an act of love this Oral Health Month A baby’s first smile is mostly gums. It arrives unannounced — sudden, luminous, almost mischievous. For a while, parents marvel at it without thinking about teeth. Teeth feel distant, like homework or college applications. Something to worry about later. But oral health, […]

Philippines at Midpoint of Nutrition Plan: Stunting and Obesity Persist as Policy Gaps Remain

The Philippines faces persistent child stunting and rising obesity rates at the midpoint of PPAN 2023–2028, highlighting gaps between nutrition policy and practice.

The Sunday Night Reset

Turn Sunday night from dread to reset. Practical, research-backed steps to calm anxiety, sleep better, and start Monday steady.

Why February, Not Old Age, Is When Longevity Starts to Slip

Longevity is shaped by sleep, blood pressure, and metabolic health decades before old age. February may be the real turning point for long-term health habits.

Your Health, Your Move: A Practical Guide to Taking Charge of Your Well-Being

Know your numbers, get screened, build healthy habits, and protect your mind. A clear, practical guide to becoming empowered in your health.

Respiratory Viruses Surge in February After Holiday Exposures

Influenza and other respiratory viruses remain active in February 2026, weeks after holiday travel and gatherings, according to WHO and CDC surveillance data.

Sun Damage Without Summer: Why Filipinos Get UV Damage Year-Round

UV index levels in the Philippines regularly exceed safe thresholds, even outside summer. Dermatologists urge daily sun protection to prevent long-term skin damage.

Chinese New Year 2026: Wellness in a Year of Fire, Balance, and Renewal

From cooling foods to Baduanjin exercises, discover how Chinese New Year 2026 inspires balance, longevity, and quiet wellness.

Why Some Men Avoid Mental Health Care Until It’s Too Late

Male suicide rates in the Philippines are more than double those of women. Experts examine how masculinity norms and stigma prevent men from seeking mental health care.

Love Month, Lonely Bodies: When February Undermines Emotional Health

Loneliness affects one in six globally and 57% of Filipinos report feeling lonely. Experts warn Valentine’s season may heighten emotional and health risks.

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