MANILA — Check out some of the latest health and fitness news.
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AQUA SMARTGUARD ARRIVES AT PH
Waterlogic Hydration Solutions recently launched its new line of water purifiers in the country.
Aqua SmartGuard water purifiers feature a UVC Firewall technology to help protect against bacteria, viruses and cysts such as salmonella, E.coli and the COVID-19 virus; an antimicrobial defense called BioCote on their surfaces; and a carbon filter made from sustainably sourced coconut shells.
Exclusive to Aqua SmartGuard units, BioCote uses silver ion technology that prevents microbial cells from growing on the external surfaces of the bucket. BioCote’s active agent cannot be washed off or rubbed in as it is infused during the manufacturing process.
Aqua SmartGuard by Waterlogic opened its first stores in Trinoma, Greenbelt 1 and SM Megamall in December 2021. More details are available on the Smart Guard PH website.
FREE BREAK YOUR STIGMA MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY
BYS Philippines Break Your Stigma has launched a free Vanguard Assessments mental health survey on the website.
The Vanguard Assessments survey is described as an evidence-based tool that assesses and helps reflect current mental health status. Anyone can complete the survey for free, which can take around 30 minutes to complete.
Once completed, a Vanguard Assessments mental health professional assesses and writes a formal psychological report. This report will also include recommendations, so that the respondent can be properly linked to a professional who can handle their case.
The mental health survey is not a prerequisite for seeking help and anyone can directly contact mental health professionals listed in the Break Your Stigma directory.
VENU 2 PLUS BY GARMIN
Garmin Philippines has announced the arrival of the Venu 2 Plus GPS smartwatch, which allows users to take calls, access their compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to send text messages, control compatible smart home devices and more.
The Venu 2 Plus has a wide range of 24/7 health monitoring features such as Heart Rate, Sleep Score and Information, Breathing Activities, Fitness Age, Respiration, Pulse Ox, Stress throughout the day, hydration and women’s health (monitoring of the menstrual cycle). and pregnancy monitoring).
It also has 25+ built-in GPS and indoor sports apps including walking, running, HIIT, cycling, pool swimming, pilates, yoga, indoor climbing, hiking, and advanced strength training.
Other features include security and tracking for emergencies, built-in music, and notifications for calls, messages, social media updates, news, and more.
The Venu 2 Plus is priced at P25,695 and comes in Black, Ivory, and Powder Gray color variants. It can be purchased at Garmin Brand Stores, kinetic.com.ph, Lazada, Shopee, and the Garmin PH Viber Community.
MONDIAL DIRECT PRODUCTS VS COVID-19
Mondial Direct hopes to help consumers protect themselves against COVID-19 with its wide range of products.
These include the Ultimate Protection Bundle (P700), which has Tigerplast Maskshield+ protective spray, Copper Mask Pro, Copper Push Key and Card Spray.
There’s also Aeris Active (P985), a hospital-grade hard surface disinfectant cleaner that promises to kill viruses and bacteria for 7 days or 200 touches after application.
For clean, worry-free air, Mondial Direct has the NVC Cleanaire Portable Air Sterilizer (P5,800), Levoit 300C (P8,400), and Levoit 400S (P17,800) as its top-tier air purifiers. Ideal for up to 40 square meters and 92 square meters of space, they feature patented VortexAir technology that spreads fresh air to every corner of the room, while its 3-stage filtration system captures 99.97% of airborne particles. 0.3 microns in size.
Mondial Direct also offers the NVC germicidal lamp (P4,900), which promises to protect the family from the threat of viruses and bacteria.
More details are available on the store’s website and social media pages.
NICORETTE PROMISES TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT TOBACCO
Those who want to quit tobacco this year can get help from Nicorette, a medicated quit smoking gum.
Nicorette, a Johnson & Johnson product, helps fight nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The gum gradually releases small amounts of nicotine to control cravings, until one can get along completely without it.
More details are available on the J&J website.
MSD CALL THE SHOOTING CAMPAIGN
Merck in the Philippines has launched the Call the Shots campaign, which aims to protect expectant parents and their children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
More updates on immunization are available on the Call the Shots PH Facebook page.
PROVITAL IMMUNE PLUS FOR ADULTS
Mead Johnson Nutrition has introduced Provital Immuna Plus, which provides nutrients to help adults activate the immune response to fight infections and colds.
It has Selenium, Zinc and Vitamins A, C and E, in addition to Calcium and Proteins.
Provital Immuna Plus recently started its Life 5.0 Activated movement with personalities like Dawn Zulueta and Zsa Zsa Padilla, to help the public learn how exercise and nutrition can help lead a quality life.
OGAWA FITNESS PRODUCTS
HOME WORKOUT AND WELLNESS TIPS TO BE YOUR BEST
Ogawa offers fitness products that promise to boost energy and wellness in 2022 without leaving the comfort of home.
These include the Studio Spin Bike, Studio Treadmill, EZ Tone Pro, and Omknee 2, as well as Master Drive AI for a relaxing post-exercise massage.
Ogawa’s products are available on his website.
THE SMILE TRAIN GIVES MORE CLEFT SURGERIES IN 2021
Smile Train announced that it was able to perform 2,500 cleft palate surgeries in 2021, 750 more than the previous year.
By leveraging technology to ensure access to services, Smile Train also enabled more medical professionals to offer telehealth consultations and speech therapy sessions.
Through the first Filipino speech therapy app developed by Smile Train and its Speech Telehealth program, patients can continue to receive their treatment and guidance from healthcare professionals in the comfort and safety of their homes.
On the other hand, Smile Train’s Telehealth program connects patients and guardians with health professionals for consultations, health education and evaluations through WhatsApp, Skype and Zoom, on any device. The program has provided patients with more than 2,000 sessions related to cleft lip care, including speech therapy, nutritional support, breastfeeding counseling for mothers of babies with cleft lip, pre-surgical consultations, and psychosocial care.
More details are available on the Smile Train website and social media pages.
VIATRIS BE THERE CAMPAIGN
In addition to appropriate health interventions, global healthcare company Viatris stresses the importance of coordinated efforts to educate diabetes patients about better cholesterol control.
Through its Be There campaign, the company hopes to help people better manage diabetes and potentially delay serious health complications.
With the campaign, diabetes patients are informed about the risks of diabetes and encouraged to learn how to properly control the disease, as well as how to prevent serious health complications such as heart attacks and strokes.
Viatris said that more than worrying about sugar, patients should be aware of all aspects of their health, from controlling their cholesterol to taking care of their emotional well-being.
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