Category: health

Dad spends only 56 minutes with their son, study says

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Because fathers spend most of their time at work to bring home the bacon, dads spend an average of only 56 minutes a day with their sons. But despite that fathers today work harder than ever, it is still important that their relationships should never be compromised.

According to Carmie de Leon, vice president for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical, fathers play a huge role in their son’s development, and the quality of time they spend together is important in preparation for manhood. “A dad’s presence can do much to motivate their child to understand the ways of life and give them the emotional stability they need in going through the ups and downs of daily life,” de Leon says.

She adds, “With the mounting financial woes every Filipino household have to face, fathers have no choice but to spend more time at work. This time, Healthway is giving them enough reason to spend time with their son during one of the most crucial events in his life—his passage to manhood.”

Study shows that fatherly love is critical to a child’s development. This time, show your son some love by accompanying him to any Healthway Medical clinic between March 1 and June 30, 2015 for his circumcision.

“His passage to manhood is more than just a traditional Filipino practice; it lessens his risks of acquiring infections. In fact, study shows that uncircumcised boys have higher risk of acquiring urinary tract infection (UTI),” de Leon emphasizes.

Now that summer is finally here, make sure to schedule your son for an appointment to Healthway Medical clinics located in Alabang Town Center, Festival Supermall, Greenbelt 5, Market! Market!, Shangri-La Plaza, and SM The Block.

Kathryn Bernardo is the new brand ambassador of OraCare

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Teen Queen Kathryn Bernardo was recently named as the new brand ambassador of OraCare Mouthrinse. She will also be the face of the brand’s newest campaign hailed as “It’s Real Good for Me.”

The brand’s newest campaign with Kathryn aims to inspire the younger generation to be conscious about their oral hygiene as early as possible and adopt the habit of choosing things that will be good for them. It will provide them with extra boost of confidence to achieve more awesome things in life.

“When the project was first pitched to me, I was super happy kasi nga trustworthy ‘yung brand lalo na’t gawa ‘to ng Pascual Lab,” said Kathryn. “I’m excited to do other projects with OraCare team kasi and super bait nila.”

For Kathryn, OraCare is a good mouthwash because it doesn’t have alcohol, the burning sensation and the strong aftertaste. She is also confident that OraCare provides her real mouth clean despite its water-like taste.

OraCare has a n active ingredient, the Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide that effectively kills bad bacteria and neutralizes volatile sulfur compounds that is the main culprit behind strong mouth odors. OraCare Mouthrinse, made by Pascual Laboratories, Inc., is available at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide. It comes in three variants, Regular, Cool and Merrymint.

Executive Optical’s Tips in Choosing the Right Kind of Sunglasses

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Summer in the Philippines is scorching hot so it is no wonder for sale sunglasses will spike up. People always consider sunglasses as a fashion accessory similar to clothes, hats, bags, and jewelries. It creates a signature style on the wearer if a pair is chosen correctly.

As summer season enters it becomes a necessity than a mere fashion item. It is not just something we wear to portray an aura of coolness or mysteriousness. It provides a sunscreen protection for our eyes against the harmful rays of the sun.

Sunglasses are sold anywhere, so it would not be difficult to find one. However, a pair of sunglasses is not rated due to its tinted color or its cool factor. You must get your money’s worth by buying quality shades. Executive Optical will help you choose the right pair by enumerating some tips below:

Protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays
You could dodge eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and types of eye cancer once you pick out a pair with 100% UV absorption or could handle up to 400nm.

Anti-glare lenses
Choose sunglasses with polarized lenses that block the glare of the sun when driving. This usually comes without UV protection, so make sure you’re buying a pair which has both.

Durable or impact-resistant
This is ideal for kids who are active in nature and adults who are into outdoor sports like skiing. It is a characteristic found in polycarbonate plastics.

Complements the shape of your face
Save the quirky shaped sunglasses on your swimming outings. Enhance your facial structure by choosing frames that complements the shape of your face.

Covers your peripheral vision
Look for shades that wrap-around your eyes. This is to ensure UV rays won’t penetrate the sides of your eyes.

These are the technical specs but the most important tip you must not take for granted is to wear them when you’re outside. Ultimately, this is the primary purpose of your sunglasses which you bought for sale or on discount at one of the eyewear stores in the Philippines.

MakatiMed receives Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control awards

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Makati Medical Center was named overall winner of the country’s first ever “Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control” awards, launched by the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA), United Laboratories Inc. (UNILAB) and the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS Inc.).

The award was received on February 13 by President and CEO Rosalie R. Montenegro and Medical Director Benjamin N. Alimurung, MD.

“This is a testament to the high level of service and safety we deliver to our patients,” said Ms. Montenegro during the short awarding ceremony in MakatiMed.

According to PHA president Ruben Flores, MD in a media release last year, the award is “anchored on three objectives: to elevate every hospital’s awareness level on the importance of infection control and prevention of healthcare-associated infections; to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare facilities are properly implementing infection prevention and control practices in their respective institutions; and, to encourage every hospital to maintain the highest standards in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections.”

PHA, UNILAB and PHICS launched the search in 2014. Hospital administrators from all over the country sent in a application forms and essays on how they practice the principles of prevention and control of infections, along with photos for visual support.

MakatiMed receives Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control awards

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Makati Medical Center was named overall winner of the country’s first ever “Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control” awards, launched by the Philippine Hospital Association (PHA), United Laboratories Inc. (UNILAB) and the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS Inc.).

The award was received on February 13 by President and CEO Rosalie R. Montenegro and Medical Director Benjamin N. Alimurung, MD.

“This is a testament to the high level of service and safety we deliver to our patients,” said Ms. Montenegro during the short awarding ceremony in MakatiMed.

According to PHA president Ruben Flores, MD in a media release last year, the award is “anchored on three objectives: to elevate every hospital’s awareness level on the importance of infection control and prevention of healthcare-associated infections; to ensure that hospitals and other healthcare facilities are properly implementing infection prevention and control practices in their respective institutions; and, to encourage every hospital to maintain the highest standards in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections.”

PHA, UNILAB and PHICS launched the search in 2014. Hospital administrators from all over the country sent in a application forms and essays on how they practice the principles of prevention and control of infections, along with photos for visual support.