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Are you at risk for Osteoporosis?

I recently had a bone check courtesy of Anlene BoneHealth Check program which offers this free health service usually at department stores and malls. We were at the Robinsons supermarket to buy some snacks when I saw their booth. Anlene BoneHealth Check is usually a scheduled activity, and runs only for few days in one […]

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Salt is the new sugar?

One of the keys to being fit and healthy is being responsible for our body’s nutritional needs, especially our food choices. While most of the elderly battle with problems of diabetes, focusing on decreasing sugar intake in their diet, there is another health crisis that should be looked into, and this is too much salt. […]

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Kids and excessive cleanliness

Ever wondered why over-protected and sheltered kids easily get sick with just a slight change of weather or exposure to dust and why their counterparts in the slums living in unhygienic surroundings look healthier? Well, according to the medical experts, limited exposure to bacteria or excessive cleanliness can actually be the basis for kids who […]

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Caring for the elderly

For elderly parents who are already weak or sickly, it is hard for their children and relatives to see them in pain. I’m sure most family members particularly the children would do anything they can to help ease their parents’ suffering and provide for their comfort and medical needs, from blood pressure monitors and other […]

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Keeping kids active with outdoor sports and recreation

Having an active lifestyle is one of the best ways to being healthy and fit. This is not only for adults but kids as well. Isn’t it that most kids nowadays spend more hours in front of computers or game consoles than playing outdoors? Some kids are even addicted to online activities; I was shocked […]

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Getting fit before the holidays

We know the holidays are almost here and with the cold weather sneaking in these days, I can just imagine how many are anticipating Christmas and the New Year, two of the most prominent holidays in a year for many of us. Most families, schools, organizations and groups are sure to set up reunions and […]

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How to prepare Graviola Tea (Sour Sop/Guyabano/Babana)

Health drinks are becoming popular in the market nowadays. Here’s a potent one you can prepare at home, that is, if you have a Graviola tree planted in your backyard, otherwise you can simply buy Graviola products online to avoid the hassles of tea preparation. 😉 Graviola is available and sold in various forms – […]