Dr. Mae Christine Bodo-Bernabe, MD, FPCGM, FPAFP

28/12/2024

23/12/2024

When the holiday stress hits, try 4-7-8 breathing. Breathing is an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. It can relieve stress and anxiety or help you wind down and fall asleep. Here’s how to do it:

23/12/2024

The narrative that aging slows us down is one that we can rewrite every single day. Being the oldest at the gym is not a limitation—it’s a badge of honor, a testament to your determination to keep moving, to keep growing, and to keep thriving. Fitness isn’t just about physical strength; it’s about resilience, self-love, and the commitment to prioritize your health, no matter your age. Every workout is a celebration of your body’s capabilities and a reminder that it’s never too late to start investing in yourself. Choosing strength, vitality, and health over stagnation is an act of courage and self-respect. Whether you start at 20, 40, or 80, the journey is always worth it. Age is just a number; what truly matters is your mindset and your willingness to take care of the incredible vessel that carries you through life. 💪🔥

22/12/2024

19/12/2024

🎄 We, Filipinos, often see the holiday season as a time for happiness, family, and celebration. But it can also bring 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙭𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 — from financial pressures to social expectations.

Acknowledging and understanding these challenges is important. It helps us become more aware of how the holidays affect us and find ways to take better care of ourselves.

This holiday season, let’s make it a point to check in on ourselves and our loved ones. 🫂💚💙

17/12/2024

17/12/2024

The need to spend large amounts out-of-pocket to access health services is placing 1 in 8 people worldwide at risk of poverty due to out-of-pocket health expenditure of 10% or more of their household budget. ​

Governments must adequately invest in and protect people – particularly the most vulnerable among us – from high health spending.

17/12/2024

People everywhere must have access to health services, supplies and humanitarian aid.
Health for All.

10/12/2024

Women and Aging.

Women and aging. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19277

09/12/2024

Age Self Care, a program to improve aging in place through group learning and incremental behavior change. https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.19289

29/10/2024

During a good night’s sleep, our blood pressure naturally dips. But if you struggle to sleep due to a sleep disorder, that dip might not happen. This can lead to hypertension and a higher risk for stroke. Talk to your doctor about sleep and brain health.