Health and Innovation

Use innovation to track, optimize, and personalize your wellness

Eating healthy

Budget Love: Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget After Holiday Spending

Rising costs and post-holiday spending push many young Filipinos to balance nutrition and affordability as Valentine’s Day approaches.
Cancer Summit

Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026: A Turning Point for Cancer Care

This February, the Philippine National Cancer Summit 2026 convenes leaders and advocates to scale person-centered cancer care across the country.
Caring for the elderly

Love Beyond Romance: What the Philippine Geriatric Center Act Means for Caring for Our Seniors

As the Philippine Geriatric Center Act advances, we explore what it means for senior health, longevity, and caring for elders with dignity and heart.
Health screening

Simple Screenings That Matter: Can Digital Health Help Close the Gap?

Early health screenings don’t have to be complicated. Here’s how simple tests—and smart use of digital health tools—can improve care in the Philippines.
AI Handwriting tool

AI Handwriting Screening Reaches Philippine Schools Through DOST-Backed i-SULAT

DOST-backed i-SULAT uses AI and a multisensor pen to support early handwriting screening among Filipino children, as access gaps in specialist services persist.
Watching Netflix

Netflix releases 9 wellness documentaries for New Year

Netflix released nine wellness documentaries for the New Year, as Philippine health data show persistent lifestyle-related risks that require sustained, evidence-based habits beyond the screen.
Protect your kidneys

A Simple Urine Test That Could Protect Your Kidneys

Chronic kidney disease often develops silently. Free UACR testing at select Mercury Drug branches offers Filipinos a simple way to detect early kidney damage and take action sooner.
What actually matters

January Health News Explained

Health headlines can feel overwhelming at the start of the year. This January guide breaks down the health news that truly matters—offering clarity, context, and practical takeaways for daily life.
Gamified Digital tools

Gamified Digital Tools Boost Health Education for Filipino Youth

With over half of Filipinos showing limited health literacy and youth spending more time online, educators are using evidence-based gamified tools to make health education more engaging and effective.
Philhealth extends hepa benefits

PhilHealth Expands Hepatitis Benefit Packages

PhilHealth has expanded its benefit packages for hepatitis and liver-related conditions, helping members access screening, treatment, and preventive care. Here’s what Filipinos need to know to protect their liver health and make the most of available benefits.
A Better You

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.