Pneumonia remains a serious health issue worldwide. Marked by swelling or inflammation in one or both lungs, pneumonia is usually caused by an infection brought about by exposure to certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Pneumonia is a life-threatening disease and remains a leading cause of death among older adults and people with chronic diseases.
Category: Health & Wellness
Safeguard shows Students and Teachers How Germs Spread in School—and How To Prevent it With Handwashing
Recently, Manila Water Foundation went live on Facebook to celebrate Global Handwashing Day with its partners, P&G Safeguard, United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and the Department of Education (DepEd).
Lifebuoy and Philippine Red Cross commit to teaching more youth about proper hygiene in celebration of Global Handwashing Month
Maintaining proper hygiene is one of the habits that we learned to practice during the pandemic. As the restrictions ease up and face-to-face interactions become the norm, these practices, like wearing masks, frequent hand washing and sanitizing, among others, should still be at the top of our minds, a collective effort to prevent the spread of diseases.
#NormalForMe campaign marks Avon’s 30th year in their crusade against Breast Cancer
Global beauty brand Avon has been one of the most prominent brands who supports this cause, now marking three decades of being at the forefront on the fight against the disease since launching the Breast Cancer Crusade in UK in 1992.
Rest on time at the first ever nationwide online slumber party
Join us on October 24, 2022 for the National ReZzzt On Time Hour celebration, and help us set a record for most participants of an online slumber party.
#BatangMatatag Movement to address longstanding issues in children’s health and nutrition driven by inequality of access
In 2021, 2.9 million Filipino children aged 0-10 years were estimated to have experienced hunger. Prolonged hunger in children results in malnutrition, which then often leads to stunting or being too small for their age.
BPI AIA makes health security affordable and accessible for SMEs
Employees are the backbone of any business. For an economy like the Philippines which is made up of hundreds of thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), employees are instrumental in driving the success of recovery efforts.
Smart and Effective Ways to Stay Hydrated During the Ber Months
Keeping healthy is key to warding off illnesses these wet bermonths, what with the weather changes, the virus still lurking around and even the stress related to the holiday season. Staying hydrated helps keep one’s health in check.
SM Cares celebrates Pink Ribbon Day
Breast cancer awareness is one of the many advocacies of SM aimed at enabling spaces that care for the welfare of women. The SM Cares Pink Ribbon Day is held every October in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Experts say curbing the spread of seasonal flu virus starts at home
These often overlooked home hygiene practices are key to preventing sickness