Telemedicine was being introduced and implemented in the Philippines.  The executive department of the government and society regulator saw it as a viable solution in addressing the vicious impact of the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. The Department of Health (DOH) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) developed a framework to alleviate risks and decongest hospital posed by unnecessary patient. Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III stated that “DOH is maximizing the use of technology to connect the public with medical professionals, allowing them to secure medical advice without leaving their homes”. Consequently, he also added that “even healthcare workers can...

Are you one of the people who have been hoping to lose weight then tried different workout routines from Youtube, purchased different fat burning drinks, starved themselves every single day—yet still having a hard time to achieve that goal? Then it’s about time that you try calorie deficit. If you have ever tried to lose weight, you’ve likely heard that a calorie deficit is necessary for the process to become effective. First let us define the sole purpose of calories in our body. First thing you need to know, is that a calorie is actually not a thing—it’s a unit...

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...