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Health Benefits of Swimming Swimming – even non-competitive swimming – is a great activity because it keeps your heart rate pumping while...

There are several symptoms of HIV. Not everyone will have the same symptoms. It depends on the person and what stage of the disease they...

How do you know if it’s safe to drive your vehicle through a flooded area? The MMDA FLOOD GAUGE indicates water depth, flood measurement...

Dengue can be a dangerous disease that’s caused by infected mosquitoes, specifically the Aedes aegypti. Some cases of dengue can be...

We all know we should be drinking more water, but for many of us, our daily fluid intake often involves one too many crisp Diet Cokes at...

Rubella and measles are two infectious diseases that are often mistaken for the same because they both cause rashes. However, there are...

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is an uncommon disease, but it has recently been getting attention after an outbreak in various...

Calisthenics is a fun and simple way to exercise using just your body weight. You don’t need any special equipment or gym machines, which...

In the simplest terms, a healthy lifestyle is a way of living that reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill or reduces your life...

Summer is here, and with it comes the risk of sunburn. Sunburn is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin is exposed to the...

With scorching temperatures prevailing in the Philippines, people only need to do so little to work up a sweat. And while it's expected...

Summer season is here and the kids and adults alike are out to play and enjoy the sunny days ahead. But did you know that some diseases...

Tigdas sa baby, also known as measles, has been a serious problem in the Philippines. In fact, just 2 years ago, an outbreak of measles...

If you’re on your way to a long day at a beach in the middle of April, chances are you’re automatically slathering yourself in sunscreen....

Summer in the Philippines falls between March and May, which brings warmer weather with spikes in temperature that can often cause...

Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus transmitted from the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. There are no specific medications or...

Getting started running might seem as simple as putting one foot in front of another, but becoming “a runner” can be a daunting prospect....

March is Fire Prevention Month, making it an ideal time to remind the public about the importance of fire safety. Fires continue to pose...

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a mild, contagious viral infection common in young children. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and a...

Dengue rashes are a unique marker of the illness. “Most seasonal infections are characterized by high fever and so it can become...