(MANILA BULLETIN) Saying that the Philippines will soon turn into an "aging society", Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan is prodding the government to establish long-term care programs and job facilitation strategies for senior...
As time marches on, our hands often bear the brunt of aging, just as much as our faces do. From veins and tendons becoming noticeable due to fat loss, to skin thinning and losing its elasticity, the hands visibly show signs of wear and tear. Moreover, continuous exposure to UV light...
Who knew? Another insecurity unlocked When we talk about aging gracefully in the world of cosmetic procedures, we usually talk about how we can rejuvenate the face, or how we can prevent signs of aging on the face. While the face is usually the first thing we work on—it is the first thing people...
“Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” Citing this biblical passage from Psalm 71:9, Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. called for the establishment of a geriatric hospital and more benefits for senior citizens. In pushing for measures to care for the...
Threads for nasolabial folds Beautiful asian woman sitting on bench and smiling. Modern girl resting in park on sunny summer day, looking happy. Did you know that having deeper smile lines over time are also another sign of aging? If you look at your photos when you were younger, your smile lines...
The world’s farming population is growing older. In the Philippines, the average age of a farmer is already 57, according to the Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) in 2013. Workers at a rice paddy. (Photo from: Tim Shepherd/Unsplash) Agriculture boomed after the...
Advancements in science and technology can do wonders in terms of defying aging. You can look a decade younger than your actual age. A healthy lifestyle goes a long way in delaying the aging process too! There is, however, one thing we are powerless to control: menopause. We cannot halt the...
BEIJING, China -- An international team led by Chinese scientists identified in a recent study a new risk of Covid-19: it ages you beyond your years. Researchers from the Sixth Affiliated Hospital under Sun Yat-sen University in southern Chinese city of Guangzhou and their collaborators from Spain...
The country’s study on nutrition and aging has covered Tarlac and Pangasinan, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) expanded the areas involved...
What happens beyond recovery It has been 20 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and as other countries are beginning to accept this to be an endemic, scientists are still learning about the disease, from treatments to long-term effects such as COVID long haulers and antibody response to new...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) forged partnership with the University of the Philippines Manila-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) to pursue research on nutrition and aging. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato...
Born on August 31, 1950, one of three APO singing group that made their name in the music industry back in the 70s, Jim Paredes, celebrated his 70th birthday at home in Australia. For his birthday post, he shared a video of him doing push-ups. "I am 70 years old today. Despite the pandemic and some...
