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Celebrate the Holidays with the Gift of Health—Get CheCKD

Boehringer Ingelheim (Philippines), Inc., together with Dialysis Philippines Support Group (Dialysis PH), Kidney Transplant Association of the Philippines (KITAP), and Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO), is bringing It Starts With U: Get CheCKD back in time for the holiday season. The awareness event will be on November 30, 2024, at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City.

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Vitamin C and Zinc: Important in Battling ‘Immunity Gap’ in Kids

Constantly worrying over your child’s health is not an overreaction, but simply a natural manifestation of parental love. When there is more than one valid cause for such concerns, however, it may be time to check and see if it’s a case of “immunity gap.”

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LAC Champions Lifelong Health from Childhood

For Filipinos, health is the foundation of a vibrant life. Yet, nutritional deficiencies often plague the population from an early age, impacting growth and laying the groundwork for future health concerns. LAC, a health and wellness supplement retailer in the Philippines, takes a different approach – one that champions lifelong health nurtured from childhood, supporting strong Filipinos ready to embrace life’s full potential.

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Embrace Digestive Wellness This Nutrition Month

As we celebrate Nutrition Month this July, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the importance of proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy digestive system. Good digestive health is vital for overall well-being, and it starts with what we choose to nourish our bodies with. But in our busy lives, achieving the ideal balance of nutrients from food alone can be a challenge. 

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Century Tuna: Top 36 Finalists for Superbods 2024

Century Tuna, the Philippines’ leading tuna brand, finally unveiled the highly anticipated Top 18 male and female Finalists for Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Best You Ever who have inspiring stories to share as they strive for the healthiest and fittest versions of themselves with Century Tuna.

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One Filipino per Hour Develops Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines. According to the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI), one Filipino develops chronic renal failure every hour, it is estimated that at least 2.3 million Filipinos are currently diagnosed with CKD.  Meanwhile, other recent projections show that 1 in 10 Filipinos will develop this deadly disease.

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OMRON ‘Heart Reacts Only’ Campaign

The heart is the core of a person’s life. With every beat, the heart pumps blood to the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to the cells and removing metabolic waste from the body’s tissues. It’s no secret the heart is essential to life. Unfortunately, it is the organ that is often neglected.

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Abbott’s Growth Watch Empowers Parents to Beat Childhood Stunting

Global statistics show childhood malnutrition is still a persistent health burden, including in the Philippines. According to the Department of Health, 1 in 4 children aged five and below are short for their age or stunted. Abbott is increasing awareness and working together with mom celebrities and communities to tackle stunting among children in the Philippines.

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I Love Veggie-licious!

Building our kids’ health through nutrition is crucial. 

Preparing vegetable meals at home is a great way to keep children strong and healthy. Vegetables are good sources of potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and many others. 

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CHERRY Introduces the Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

CHERRY remains at the forefront of technology innovation, providing consumers with a comprehensive selection of products for health and wellness essentials. Get accurate readings at any given moment with CHERRY Smart Blood Pressure Monitor.