Coronary heart disease

08/01/2016

BLOCKAGE of the arteries supplying the heart with blood is termed “coronary heart disease” or simply CAD. The problem develops because the coronary arteries become narrowed or completely blocked by plaque. When this occurs, blood, with its…

Transforming your diet

07/25/2016

YOU probably already know that saturated fat, the kind abundant in animal sources such as meats, cheeses and whole dairy products, is nasty, clogging arteries and linked with scores of other health problems. And you may have…

Health sec leads groundbreaking for cancer center

Carmel Loise Matus 06/28/2016

Health Secretary Janette Garin led the groundbreaking of the first government-run cancer center in Central Visayas. Garin flew to Cebu on Tuesday afternoon, days before her tenure ends on June 30. The new cancer center will be…

Run pushes for healthy lifestyle for BPO agents

Glendale G. Rosal 05/18/2016

HOPING to improve the lifestyle of those working in the BPO industry, a band of runners have decided to stage a running event dubbed “Aux Run 2016” set on June 5 starting at the Sumilon Road of…

Employers told: Give breaks to field personnel

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/12/2016

EMPLOYERS who field personnel should give noon breaks to prevent them from sustaining heat stroke, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. Labor Undersecretary Rebecca Chato said they expect to issue an order on this  within…

Skin care business thrives

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/20/2016

ELEANOR Velasco had to learn Cebuano to kick-start her skin care and beauty business in Cebu. “I had my share of trials. Lain kaayo ilang tan-aw nimo, og mas lisod gyud masulod sa Cebu market if dili…

Get energized during the holidays

12/28/2015

WE’RE shopping and wrapping, cleaning and cooking, and celebrating with our nearest and dearest. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be enough to leave us feeling like we can’t do another thing. It’s time…

Korean direct seller to enter PH market

Aileen Garcia-Yap 11/16/2015

Korean beauty and wellness direct selling company Global Atomy plans to establish operations in the Philippines with the opening of outlets in Cebu and Manila next year. Sophia Lee, Global Atomy authorized distributor in the Philippines, said…

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