Dr. Mitzi Coleen Labay

Sa tahanan nagsisimula ang pag-aalaga sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. 💙
Ang pakikinig, pag-unawa, at bukas na pag-uusap ay malaking tulong para sa bawat miyembro ng pamilya.

Physical activity is a powerful way to reduce anxiety and boost your mood, helping you maintain a positive outlook.

Whether you prefer walking, cycling, stretching, or dancing; pick the movement that brings you joy and make it part of your routine.

🦟 can be prevented.

Protect yourself and your family by:

✅ Using insect repellent
✅ Sleeping under mosquito nets
✅ Wearing long-sleeved clothing
✅ Using screens on doors and windows
✅ Preventing mosquito breeding in and around your home

Be alert for symptoms such as:

🤕 Severe headache
👀 Pain behind the eyes
🦵🏾 Severe muscle and joint pain
🤢 Nausea or vomiting
🔴 Skin rashes

If any of these appear, seek immediate medical care.

Checking your blood pressure regularly is one of the simplest ways to detect hypertension early – but how you measure it matters.

Before taking your blood pressure, avoid smoking, exercise, caffeine and alcohol for at least 30 minutes. Sit upright, rest your arm at heart level, keep your feet flat on the floor, and stay calm and quiet during the reading.

Across the Western Pacific Region, millions of people live with high blood pressure without knowing it.

Check your pressure. Protect your future.

Extreme heat can make us seriously ill. 🥵

Simple steps like wearing light-coloured and loose-fitting clothes can help your body stay cooler during .

Sometimes you can go about your day for years, feeling completely fine - while high blood pressure quietly strains your heart, damages blood vessels and stresses your kidneys.

The good news: prevention and control are possible.

Early diagnosis, access to affordable high blood pressure medicines and healthy daily habits can greatly lower these risks.

Let the kids enjoy the summer.

Soaring temperatures – smart ways to keep kids protected.

✅ Avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours
✅ Dress children in light, loose-fitting clothing
✅ Keep your home cool

Small steps can make a big difference in keeping infants and children safe from the heat. 🌡️