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Health advocates push for improved implementation of Nutrition Care Process

Advocates bat for improved nutrition program

Nutritional intervention,strength training key to 'diabetes remission'–study

Many people believe or have likened diabetes to a death sentence, that when one has it, it would be difficult to recover from or totally eliminate it. Diabetes Mellitus continues to be among the Top 5 causes of death in the Philippines. From January to May of last year, deaths…

Celebs promote kids' health via Abbott's new milk formula

The event’s speakers together with representatives of Abbott Philippines pose for a photo after the official launch of the new Similac GainSchool at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City last Sept. 3. Abbott announced the launch of Similac GainSchool, the first and only milk formula with the

How to fight the global impact of malnutrition

It requires collaboration and transformative nutrition care Food is important. It nourishes us so that children an grow healthy while adults can maintain good health. Not getting enough nutrition can leave children malnourished and can even lead to serious health conditions. Malnutrition can

The science of dual layer protection

Published August 3, 2021, 8:37 AM The two key ingredients needed to strengthen a child’s immunity Studies conducted by Abbott have revealed that 2’-FL HMO and nucleotides boost a child’s immunity and give them dual layer protection against respiratory infections. Ensuring children get the protection they need to stay healthy in these times is a top priority for any mom. To help ease the worries mothers may have in terms of their children’s health, helping kids build a strong immune system is important.  The immune system protects the body against infections and other diseases. It has two main components—innate immunity and adaptive immunity. The innate immune system refers to nonspecific defense mechanisms that come into play immediately or within hours of the pathogen’s appearance in the body. These mechanisms include physical barriers such as skin, enzymes, and protective proteins in the blood, and immune system cells that attack foreign cells in the body.

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Why muscle health is important, especially for lolo and lola

Why muscle health is important, especially for lolo and lola By JANNIELYN ANN BIGTAS, GMA News Published January 24, 2021 4:27pm Muscles are not just for bodybuilders, or for men and women wanting to look toned and fit. In fact, elderly need them, too! According to SHIELD (Strengthening in ELDerly through nutrition), muscle mass is "more than just a contributing factor to fitness and strength." It's actually a "good indicator of overall health." A SHIELD study conducted in Singapore, from Changi General Hospital SingHealth Polyclinics and Abbott highlights the prevalence of muscle mass loss in the elderly. The study revealed that among people over 65 years old, turning a year old is associated with 13% higher odds of having low muscle mass.