By: Susan Bowerman M.S., RD, CSSD, CSOWM, FAND When it comes to men’s health and nutrition, many factors come into play. Because men tend to burn through calories a lot faster than women do, it can be tempting to assume that as long as a man isn’t overweight, all is well and good. Body...
In the culinary landscape of the Philippines, discerning meat connoisseurs are increasingly contemplating the essence of their beef choices. With a variety of options available, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between grain fed beef, imported beef, and grass fed beef. A nuanced...
Health professionals need tools as they implement their protocols and strategies in order to help patients heal or prevent diseases. Be it medicines and medical procedures for doctors, gym equipment, and exercise programs for fitness experts and so on. Registered nutritionist dietitians, like...
longer fight the cancer cells in their body, despite state of the art cancer treatment. What is needed to build immune cells? Protein, folate, vitamins B6 and B12, and more. Where do we get these nutrients? From food. Don’t say from supplements because chemically derived and isolated nutrients...
Mental health stigma is a pervasive issue that affects individuals worldwide. It can prevent people from seeking the help they need and contribute to feelings of shame and isolation. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 450 million people currently suffer from mental health...
A snore is one of the most obnoxious sounds that a person can make. I don’t mean the gentle, soft and rhythmic snoring that people who are very tired occasionally make. I mean the loud, explosive, erratic, and bed-shaking eructation that rouses both the snorer and anyone unfortunate enough to be...
Did you know that over 3,000 bottles of Solmux Advance with Zinc Suspension are manufactured every hour? The media recently had the opportunity to discover how the cough formulation is made during a tour of Amherst Laboratories Inc. (Amherst), a facility spanning over 3,000 square meters and the...
The Eye and Vision Institute (EVI) of The Medical City (TMC) is dedicated to providing top-notch eye care and promoting eye health. EVI has expanded its services to become a comprehensive "one-stop shop" for all eye care needs, accessible to all patients. Cataracts, which cause blurred vision and...
Borough Lasik Center (BLC), a leading provider of Lasik eye surgery in the Philippines, recently announced the launch of Clear, the latest and most advanced technology in refractive surgery. Life changing vision for all Clear represents a significant leap forward in Lasik procedures. This...
AstraZeneca Philippines joins arms with AC Health, Cancer Coalition Philippines, British Embassy Manila, and the Embassy of Sweden Manila to pursue better outcomes for lung cancer patients. The organizations pledged their commitment to the cause in an event held at the Healthway Cancer Care...
Public health experts are raising concerns for senior citizens and Filipinos with comorbidities regarding the serious risks associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the country has over nine million seniors aged 60 and above. Seniors,...
Ayala Foundation announces the recruitment of the next batch of athletes for the Atletang Ayala program, which supports Filipino athletes with great potential to become the country’s next crop of Olympic medalists, while also opening opportunities for them to build professional careers within the...
