Stress headaches stressing you out even more?

Learn about the different triggers of stress headaches, and what you can do to treat it

Headaches are one of the most common ailments people experience - nearly everyone has had at least one episode in their lives. There are many types of headaches, but the most prevalent type of headache is called a tension headache, otherwise known as a stress headache.

Stress headaches often feel like a band of pain around the head, or like both sides of the head are being squeezed or crushed. It is usually caused when there is a buildup of stress in the body, and can be triggered by all kinds of stressful situations.

Say goodbye to headaches

Learn about the most common type of headache and what you can do to prevent it

Have you ever had a headache? Chances are, you answered yes. Headaches are one of the most common ailments people experience, and there are many types of headache one can suffer from, as well. The most prevalent type of headache is called a tension-type headache, or a stress headache.

A stress headache is often described as a band of pain around the head, or like both sides of the head are being squeezed tightly. It often gets confused for a migraine, especially when it is intensely painful, and can also trigger more chronic types of headache.

Drew and Iya Arellano share their lives amid the quarantine and how they protect their kids against sickness

Drew Arellano and Iya Villania are role models for Filipino families. They are especially popular on social media, where millions of followers watch as they raise three adorable children: Primo, Leon, and Alana. 

Despite being a celebrity family, they have an aura of approachability that makes them relatable. This became more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they were affected by the quarantine restrictions just like everyone else.

“We've been staying home. Each day, it's the same routine. We wake up, have breakfast, we work out and the kids play. I'm just waiting for them to say ‘so when do we mix it up? When do we go outside?’ So far they're still okay. They have each other and that's an important thing,” Drew says.

Keep your children protected with vaccines this National Immunization Awareness Month

As Filipinos continue to get inoculated against the COVID-19 virus, it’s important to also pay attention to other vaccines that contribute to a person’s wellbeing. National Immunization Awareness Month is celebrated every August to emphasize the importance of vaccination for people of all ages.

This is especially true for children, who are more vulnerable to diseases because of their underdeveloped immune systems. When they are vaccinated, they develop infection-fighting antibodies that protect them from many diseases as they grow up. It also contributes to herd immunity, which prevents the spread of diseases, even for those who are not vaccinated.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations during childhood help prevent 14 diseases. For children born from 1994 to 2018, it will inhibit an estimated 936,000 early deaths, eight million hospitalizations, and 419 million illnesses.