Before the bones grow old
Genes strongly influence bone strength, but lifestyle matters. We cannot change inherited genes, but we can help create conditions in which bones grow well.
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Whose wishes are we honoring?
Sometimes uncertainty can be met with a time-limited trial: Use intensive treatment for an agreed period, define what improvement would look like, then…
Losing weight without losing strength
GLP-1 medications can drive significant weight loss, but exercise, protein, nutrition and long-term care are crucial for preserving muscle and maintaining…
Cortisol is not the culprit
Cortisol is neither the villain behind every unwanted kilogram nor is it an imaginary concern.
Learning to click: Making peace with electronic medical records
Many physicians describe EMRs as one of the greatest contributors to administrative burden and burnout. What was designed to improve healthcare can sometimes…
When ‘I feel fine’ is not enough
Modern diabetes care is not only about lowering sugar; it also protects the heart, kidneys, eyes and overall quality of life.
The disease that never happened
Prediabetes is not a declaration that diabetes will definitely happen. It is a signal.
Beyond the numbers: What a lab report cannot measure
You are a person – and the numbers are simply tools to help us take better care of you.
The prescription we forget to write
Our bodies were never designed to function without rest. A recent study looking at sleep and biological aging found that the ideal length of sleep is…
The ‘butterfly’ effect: How your thyroid shapes your health
According to the Philippine Thyroid Diseases Study, around 1 in every 12 Filipinos has abnormal thyroid function.
Supplements: Help, hype or harm?
In recent years, supplements have quietly become part of daily life for many Filipinos. Most are taken not because of disease, but in the hope of preventing…
Living like you’re dying
A reflection on “living like you’re dying,” inspired by Tim McGraw’s iconic song, explores how awareness of mortality can reshape everyday choices, emphasizing…
Strength to stand
Studies show that even individuals in their 70s, 80s and yes, 90s, can gain strength through resistance training.
Solibao: Rhythm of Home in the Heart of Baguio
Baguio has always been home to us. It is where my parents chose to build not just a business, but a legacy. And in many ways, Solibao grew with the city -…
Why Filipino women wait and why they shouldn’t
Every strong woman is a story that deserves to be heard.
Eight billion reasons to act
The title is powerful, but the message is simple: obesity is not about appearance or numbers on a scale. It is about protecting the heart, the kidneys and the…
When hormones stand in the way: Infertility through an endocrine lens
In the Philippines, studies estimate that about 10 to 15 percent of couples experience infertility, reflecting global statistics.
Thoughts to live by: St. Monica and St. Augustine
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