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Prostate cancer is said to be the next most common cancer among men after lung cancer. As man ages, his possibility to acquire this disease also increases. According to the Department of Health (DOH), 19.3 percent of every 100,000 Filipinos are affected by prostate cancer and it is the third leading cause of death in the Philippines. Thus, the DOH recognized this as an alarming rate and declared the month of June every year as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to disseminate more public information, increase patient empowerment and encourage men to be screened for this disease.
So, what is Prostate Cancer and how men can prevent this disease?
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A good posture gives you more confidence, improves your breathing and body alignment, more efficient balance, improves your memory and learning, helps you digest your food better and boosts your mood and anxiety. But what if you have a naturally curvy spine that is either an “S” or “C” shaped? Will this condition hinder you from having a good posture? This spinal deformity is called Scoliosis, which is a disorder that is caused mainly by genetic factors that leads to uneven growth of the spine. And to understand more with this disorder, yearly, the month of June is declared as “Scoliosis Awareness Month” by virtue of Proclamation No. 620 to raise positive public awareness and promoting its early detection.
Scoliosis may cause some postural issues and mild pain to severe chronic pain that requires treatment. This condition is most common in children from ages of 10-15 but may also happen any time in a person’s life. Symptoms of this disorder are often easy to spot since the curvature of the spine are usually visible. Additionally, back pain, pain in the hips and problems with breathing are the other common symptoms. Scoliosis does not come from any types of sports involvement, backpacks, sleeping positions, bad posture or minor leg differences, but studies have shown that this is more genetically inclined. Treatments for scoliosis depends on the severity of the condition. For more severe cases, mostly if caught early enough in younger children, using back braces can stop the worsening of the curvature and for some, having surgeries are recommended to permanently fuse the vertebrae together. On the other hand, some forms of adult-onset scoliosis can be prevented by practicing good posture, maintaining symmetry when exercising and eating well. Here are some other tips for a better and healthy spine even with Scoliosis condition:
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This pandemic can trigger the people to feel more anxious. Problems are piling up on top of another- temporarily loss of jobs, limited budget, lack of transportation going to and from work, and the list just goes on.
With more than 150 participants from all over the country, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Regional Office 9, headed by Nutrition Program Coordinator Nimfa D. Ekong, attended the Webinar on Mental Wellness at the Workplace Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic on 10 June 2020 via Google Meet. The webinar was spearheaded by the management of National Nutrition Council for the staff to be able to gain more knowledge on mental health and the ways to cope up with stress. With this activity, all NNC staff felt the concern of the management towards its employees amid this pandemic.
Read more: NNC IX joins webinar on mental wellness at the workplace
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The new normal of living during this COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many challenges that most people did not expect to face. It has changed many aspects of the everyday life such as altering the ways how to work, socialize, shop, exercise, study and even think. Staying healthy even before the pandemic hit has been already a struggle for many, but focusing on your personal health while trying to cope up in the new way of living will help you survive in this crisis.
A year ago, everything was normal. Hanging out with friends, shopping at the mall whenever you need, going to school and working without worry, planning travels, attending social gatherings and sleeping better with less anxiety are just few of the things that people enjoy doing in their lives before the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may take some time to go back to these life’s routines, individuals now need to face the reality of the “new normal” which includes social distancing, wearing of masks when going out, communicating online, and practicing handwashing and sanitation. This sudden global shift has impacted not only the everyday life that people used to live but also affected the overall health and well-being as feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, grief and isolation are widespread.
Read more: Coping with the “new normal” while staying healthy
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Did you know how important your kidneys are? These two bean-shaped and fist-sized organs located at the bottom of your rib cage filter waste products, excess water and other impurities from your blood. Imagine what will happen to your body when these organs are not well taken cared of and those waste products are not filtered properly which may cause damage in your kidneys that may disrupt its functions.
By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 184, yearly the month of June is declared as National Kidney Month lead by the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) with this year’s theme “Malusog na Bato sa Panahon ng Pandemya” to highlight the importance of keeping a healthy kidney even during this time of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Smoking is one of the causes of preventable deaths and diseases in the country. Smoking cigarettes affects the respiratory system, the circulatory system, the reproductive system, the skin and the eyes, and it also increases the risk of many different cancers. According to the Department of Health, there is an estimated 713,000 deaths in the Philippines due to smoking. Pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 183, series of 1993, yearly, the month of June is celebrated as the National No Smoking Month to intensify the campaign against smoking by raising public awareness of its harmful effects.
