Doc Rose Ajoc- Internal Medicine

02/12/2023

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Could lifting weights mean less heavy lifting for your heart? One study says weight training for an hour a week can cut your chances of having a heart attack or stroke by up to 70%. wb.md/3uCYpbo

23/10/2023

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05/10/2023

Walang health kung walang mental health!

Pag-aralan ang mga signs at symptoms at stay updated sa latest resources. I-download ang Lusog Isip app at palawakin ang kaalaman tungkol dito!

Tandaan, ang mental health ay kasing halaga ng ating physical health!

Learn more about the Priority Area for Mental Health: https://bit.ly/PA5HealthyPilipinas

Care for yourself & Care for Others para sa isang Healthy Pilipinas!

05/10/2023

Fight Flu! 😷 🤒

Yearly Flu vaccination is recommended. It can reduce flu illnesses and prevent flu complications.
Reduces missed work and school due to flu, as well as reduce flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.

Take time to get a flu vaccine, ideally by the end of October. PM for inquiries 💉

26/05/2023

Take charge of your health. Follow these 8 simple steps for a healthy heart ❤

31/03/2023

22/03/2023

MARCH is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

In the Philippines, colorectal cancer ranks 4th among the cancer-related deaths of Filipinos. Almost 75 percent of the individuals affected were aged 50 and above. [PCHRD]

EARLY SCREENING is encouraged for people who are at risk to develop colon cancer. Individuals who have personal or family history of colorectal cancer, polyps in re**um and colon and inflammatory bowel disease are at high risk. [PCHRD]

If you have strong risk factors, as early as age 45 to 50 years old, consult with a doctor is encouraged for screening.

Other factors that increases the risk includes: lifestyle factors: diet high in animal fat, alcohol consumption and diet deficient in whole grains.

09/03/2023

Good day, everyone! Here's a guide on how to request for an appointment (online consultation/e-prescription/medical documents):

24/02/2023

Common warning signs of heart attack, some will experience all of these symptoms.
Seek immediate consult if you experience the ff:

🚨KaHeartner, ano nga ba ang mga senyales ng heart attack?

❤️ Pananakit ng dibdib na parang pinipiga o dinadaganan
❤️ Hirap sa paghinga
❤️ Maaari ding magmula o kumalat ang pain sa panga, likod, o leeg
❤️ Pagkahilo at malamig na pagpapawis

❗TANDAAN: Pumunta agad sa pinakamalapit na ospital kung nakararanas ng mga sintomas na nabanggit. Para maiwasan ang pagkakaroon ng mga emergency dahil sa sakit sa puso, siguraduhin na bumisita sa iyong Primary Care Provider para sa pangangalaga sa iyong kalusugan.

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18/02/2023

According to WHO, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year.

More than four out of five CVD deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes, and one third of these deaths occur prematurely in people under 70 years of age.

Here are 10 important heart healthy steps to decrease the risk of having CVDs: