I have been told that garlic is good for the heart. Is this true? How much garlic must a person take per day to avail of its health benefits? What are the other health benefits of garlic, if there are any? Are garlic supplements (pills and capsules) equally as effective as raw or cooked garlic?

When Dr. Barry Kluner, visiting licensed chiropractor from Canada said that bad posture isn't always the people's fault, he meant to point finger on accidents, diseases, age, overweight and bad lifestyle and many other reasons as the culprit. 

Would you run for someone else’s home?

He’s got the tats, he’s got the bod and he’s got the swag. Basically because of his Amboy aura, people tend to label "Party Pilipinas" regular Kris Lawrence as solely a rapper/hip-hop performer. And as such, viewers also tend to categorize him as a West Side bad boy, a toughie through and through. 

In fairness, my doctor warned me about this.  She said that once I take insulin regularly, chances are I would gain weight. 

At last, the much awaited Summer Power: Acer Media Fest finally made a comeback after a year of absence.  And this time, the challenges were even more difficult than the previous ones as they had participants defying gravity, motion, wind and wave.

Is ampalaya really effective in treating diabetes? What are its other medicinal properties?

As the Cancer Center of the Makati Medical Center celebrates its first year, the hospital unveils to the public two of its latest offerings: the Cellular Therapeutics Laboratory and its new cutting-edge radiation treatment TomoTherapy.  

Tanduay and Kapit-Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, a project of ABS-CBN Foundation led by Gina Lopez that is aimed at the revival of the Pasig River have joined forces to revive the dying river and its tributaries that pass through major districts in the city.

Biking, some would say, is more than just a sport or a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Because of the recent premium placed on fitness and wellbeing, more and more have been willing to adapt this way of life. Enthusiasts make it a priority to invest their hard earned cash on quality gear and spend their precious time on their bikes and on the road.

Low blood level of calcium can indeed cause muscle cramps, but your mom’s leg cramps are probably idiopathic (i.e., of unknown cause) in nature and will most likely not be relieved by calcium supplements. But your mom, like many menopausal women and elderly men, may benefit from calcium supplements to prevent her from developing osteoporosis.

Following the successful Vaseline Men Xterra Pang Rave Run held at Timberland Heights, San Mateo, the most extreme racing competition on the planet reached fever pitch excitement in Liloan, Cebu as it holds the second of its three series dubbed Vaselline Men Xterra Weekend. 

How to effectively lose stubborn fats – that was the central topic of the recently concluded “HSBC Coffee Talk” dubbed ‘Hot Summer, Hot Diets: Cracking the Fat Riddle’.  It was the fourth of the series that gathered ‘Biggest Loser’ finalist Art Mendoza, Cohen diet advocate Rescina Bhagwani, CrossFit workout champion Lala Agregado, Juju Cleanse co-owner Kat Azanza and HCG diet follower JL Martinez.  

When it comes to any sport, athletes continuously look for ways to progress. By upping the ante a step at a time, these individuals find fulfillment in raising the bar higher, exploring new grounds and test their mettle by pushing themselves to their limits.

Everyone knows an unfortunate someone who had to battle The Big C, or at least somebody who had to grieve for a loved one losing such battle. And while the spotlight is focused on the usual suspects, such as lung, breast and liver cancers, colorectal cancer slowly moves up the ranks. 

Perhaps one of the hardest adjustments we diabetics have to make is in our eating habits. After all, most of us have been so used to eating high caloric food and in portions that can approximate a death row prisoner’s last meal on earth. Those already on maintenance medication can justify no-holds-barred intake by the ready retort: “May gamot naman, e.” Newly diagnosed diabetics may still be in denial and refuse to believe that the last remaining large chunk of decadent chocolate overload fudge cake can aggravate an otherwise reversible condition, or result into complications.

Unlike his childhood hero Superman, Oscar Oida is not up in the sky – but he is on the air. That statement would make sense to the millions of viewers of the GMA network, who tune in each night to keep abreast of the latest news. On "Saksi" and "24 Oras," Oscar does his turn as a senior reporter, where he is faster than a bullet, often covering the scene of a crime or an accident minutes after the incident happened.

Ascof Lagundi now on next-gen production process to ensure safe, consistent cough relief .

Have you ever imagined yourself on television competing for the "Biggest Loser"? Or do you already consider yourself as big as those contestants wanting to shed all of that weight? Sometimes you have to experience the harsh realities of life before you could make a choice to make that change happen.