THE coronavirus pandemic is being felt much more this year, as it seems to be hitting closer to home. We are striving to stay hopeful, but there are aspects of our health – mental, physical and even dental – that are feeling the brunt of the outbreak.

The Health and Wellness Caravan organized by SMDC in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross has been doing the rounds of SMDC properties in Metro Manila since last year. The volunteer dentist found that most of the dental problems were caused by the food the residents were eating out of stress and distress: sweets.