Women experience a lot of physical changes throughout their lives. From the first time you get your period, the menstrual cycle causes your hormone levels to fluctuate on a monthly basis. Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect sexual functions, so you may want and enjoy sex more at certain times of your cycle. Menopause brings the last series of changes in a woman’s body, and these can cause some discomfort as the body adjusts to lower hormone levels. Among Filipino women, the average age for menopause is 48.  At menopause, the ovaries stop producing estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Besides halting fertility, the drop in these hormone levels has an effect on the…

So, recently you’ve noticed you’re starting to have difficulty hearing other people, and it’s not due to selective hearing this time. It might be time to get your hearing tested. Most people want to put this off for as long as they can. Because they don’t want to hear that it may be time to consider getting hearing aids.    But what good would it do you to put it off when you could be making efforts to lessen the severity of your hearing loss? Getting to the bottom of what’s causing your hearing loss is key to further prevention. Take a look at a few factors and lifestyle choices that contribute to…

Getting older undoubtedly comes with many happy events—promotions, new additions to the family, and even buying property. Yet, despite the security and stability that defines later years, the changes in the body leave many people feeling a little insecure. That’s why it’s important to acknowledge the effects of aging and bring awareness to some remedies that help, so you can practice some serious self-love and care. Read below for helpful tips on addressing an aging body in healthy, confidence-boosting ways! Confront Hair Loss Head-On For many people, one of the most distressing signs of aging is thinning hair. Throughout life, hair is used to express identity, break boundaries, and even has cultural significance—it’s…

Drinking tea has become so prevalent that it is second only to water as the most consumed beverage globally. It has transcended cultural boundaries and restrictions to become widely appreciated. Consuming tea is more than a health booster; it is also a social activity that can have significant underlying connotations in many cases. If it seems as though everyone and their cousin are raving about green tea these days, rest assured that there is a good reason. Green tea has gained worldwide popularity over the last few years, primarily because of its health benefits. However, it is not new to some cultures and communities drinking green tea for centuries.   What makes green…

Today is a milestone as Metro Pacific Health Tech Corporation (MPHTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (PSE: MPI), transforms the digital health care ecosystem with mWell, an all-in-one app meticulously created for the Filipino’s holistic well-being, providing professional consultations, wellness programs, products and delivery services. MPIC Chairman, Manny V. Pangilinan, is truly confident and excited with MPIC group’s newest foray in digital health care. “Filipinos will now have better access to healthcare with mWell making available online healthcare solutions through a wide and sustainable network of medical experts and services.  With just a few taps, users can do a virtual check up with doctors, select health and wellness programs, buy…

It’s hard to imagine life without healthcare workers. Doctors and nurses are among the first ones who check on us when we’re born. As we grow up, they take care of us when we’re sick and give us those necessary shots to keep us healthy. They treat our wounds and stitch us up when needed, too. Pharmacists make sure we’ll feel better with the medicines we take. If we need further tests, there’s a radiologist or medical technologist who can do the lab work. Specialists also help manage the disease, while therapists help us recover. In between these, we have assistants, aids, and caregivers willing to go the extra mile to ensure patients…

As you start to age, it’s crucial to spend time practicing skills to strengthen your brain, keep neural connections fresh, and help with short-term memory. In fact, these brain games can do more than just keep mental faculties sharp; they have even been proven to help prevent Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other brain-related disorders that are unfortunately very common in old age. The best part is that these games are not only a great way to help mental acuity, but they’re also loads of fun, making it easy to squeeze in some mental training that doesn’t feel like hard work. Some of the people affected most by dementia and Alzheimer’s are in Senior Living…