Have you ever heard the term ‘Cabin fever’? the feeling of being isolated in a certain place for a long period of time. Not a psychological disorder but more of a problem about feelings whenever someone feels stuck or disconnected from the outside world.   WHAT IS CABIN FEVER? According to the health section of CNN website written by Kristen Rogers on March 19, 2020, The origin of the term is a bit murky, but it probably dates back to the early 1900s in North America, when it may have referred to someone who was isolated in a remote area, or...

Whether you are a gym rat or just a normal commuter going to work — being in quarantine for a long time had taken its toll on our physical and mental state. Long walks became long hours of sitting, and as much as we enjoy that, we know that’s not good for our bodies. Exercising has its many benefits, not only physically, but mentally as well. According to Time, exercise is linked to less depression and it helps trigger the release of chemicals in the brain— serotonin, norepinephrine, endorphins, dopamine — that gives us a lighter mood. Let’s also stress...

With the developing risks and effects of COVID-19, there are a lot of things to further study and learn about this deadly virus. One source of confusion for patients who have respiratory illnesses particularly those with asthma if they have a greater risk of getting infected. It has been on the talk but no concrete pieces of evidence could tell if it’s true or not. In an article written by Healthline, Dr. Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, pediatric emergency medicine and emergency medicine physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, said that the number one cause of asthma attacks are viral illnesses, so...

By: Jhoemz Vercide | Following the death of a 44-year-old male to have had confirmed the novel coronavirus in the Philippines is truly an alarming one. The said fatality is also the first reported death outside of China. A temporary travel ban has been imposed to and from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to lessen the increase of positive cases. Some strict measures and advisories from authorities have been promulgated to avoid the spread of infection especially on wearing masks. As demand for mask went high amid the nCov scare, we bet many of you are really confused about how...