Dr. Pauline Tan Ngo Pediatrics, Ped Cardiology & Lifestyle Medicine Clinic

27/08/2026

No need for the 10,000 steps. Do this instead
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16/08/2026

The importance of sleep is often underestimated. Look how it affects teens.

Numerous neurodevelopmental studies indicate that teenagers who consistently go to bed before 10PM and secure the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep exhibit markedly superior academic performance, sharper focus and higher test scores. During deep sleep and REM cycles, the adolescent brain undergoes critical synaptic consolidation, which effectively organizes, stores and integrates newly learned classroom information. When this rest is truncated by late bedtimes, teenagers suffer from diminished executive functioning, slower processing speeds, and reduced working memory. Conversely, sustaining a healthy, early sleep schedule keeps the brain’s cognitive faculties optimized, enabling students to maintain robust daytime alertness, process complex concepts efficiently, and minimize school absenteeism.

Beyond academic success, early and adequate sleep acts as a powerful biological buffer against serious adolescent mental health challenges. Chronic sleep deprivation and erratic sleep-wake cycles severely disrupt a teenager’s delicate emotional regulation, increasing stress reactivity and elevating the risk for clinical depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Maintaining an early bedtime helps stabilize natural circadian rhythms, which regulates the healthy production of mood-governing hormones like cortisol and melatonin. Teenagers who secure 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night are significantly less likely to experience severe mood volatility, impulsive decision-making, and behavioral issues. By protecting these vital resting hours, adolescents establish the emotional resilience necessary to navigate social and academic pressures without compromising their long-term mental well-being.

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‼️Check out the comments section for the full benefits for your teen when they get a great night of sleep as well as tips for parents on how to help your teen achieve this sleep 🫶

15/08/2026

2nd day 4th Annual Conference
Canlaon Medical Society

14/08/2026

ATM: Canlaon Medical Society 4th Annual Conference

29/07/2026

Continuous Glucose
Monitoring using Libre 2 gives me insights on my food habits.
I can check my sugar level before and after a meal. I try keeping it at a steady level.
It also affirmed what I have been telling my patients. Having diabetes on my Maternal, I saw personally what are the complications. As much as possible, good nutrition using whole food, activities throughout the day, restful sleep, meditation, social connection and avoidance of toxins kept diabetes at bay. Let's take care of the body God gave us.
DM if interested.

23/07/2026

23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely[a] those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Hebrews 7:23-25

20/07/2026

20/07/2026

August is Breastfeeding Month!! Heads up mga mommies ❤️❤️❤️Come join! Please register.

17/07/2026

Celebrating National CPR Day.