Heart health is a huge aspect of our overall wellness, and one way to keep our heart healthy is through cardio exercise. You already know that "cardio" or aerobic exercise is good for your heart because it lowers your resting pulse rate and strengthens your heart muscle and blood vessels. According to research, cardiovascular exercise […]
Reviewed by Lauren Labrador, MD, FPCP, DPCC • Sep 15, 2022
How have your fitness goals been since COVID? The pandemic has given rise to several online fitness classes and coaching services, as gyms and fitness studios remained closed for most of the quarantine period. While many have since reopened, fitness-conscious people and health buffs have also adjusted to the new normal way of working out — […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Oct 18, 2024
Do you struggle in achieving and maintaining your fitness goals? Maybe a little push from well-known fitness influencers can help you! Here, we give you a list of personalities you can follow for your daily dose of fitspiration! https://hellodoctor.com.ph/health-fitness/rebel-wilson-weight-loss/ 1. Erwan Heussaff (@erwan) If you need reminding that yes, you can lose weight and become healthy, check out […]
Reviewed by Janie-Vi Villamor Ismael-Gorospe, MD • Jul 14, 2022
Achieving and maintaining fitness goals is a challenge. This is due to both the physical and mental aspects of working out. It’s easy to feel discouraged if we don’t see the results of our efforts as quickly as we like. However, it’s important to remember that everyone develops at their own pace and that a […]
Reviewed by Mia Dacumos, MD • Nov 08, 2022
Our brains operate 24/7, managing our thoughts, movements, breathing, and all vital process to keep our bodies functioning. The food we eat affects how our brains work. And it also affects our mental health. Simply put, what we eat has a direct impact on the structure and function of the brain, and in effect, our […]
Reviewed by Chris Icamen • May 11, 2022
If you are an introvert, many people may see you as reserved or shy (but this is not always the case!). You likely prefer to stay home, keep a small group of friends, and tend to direct your emotions and thoughts inwardly. Because of this, having to socialize can be daunting and draining. But this […]
Written by Stephanie Nera, RPh, PharmD • Feb 11, 2021
Nowadays, people are becoming more appreciative of meditation since it has a lot of advantages. Originally thought to be complicated and hard to practice, people all over the globe now attest to its simplicity. In this article, we will discuss its different types and the positive effects of meditating regularly. What Is Meditation? Meditation is the […]
Reviewed by Jezreel Esguerra, MD • Dec 31, 2022
