I may neither approve of nor rationalize many of President Duterte’s pronouncements, but one thing I admire is his political will to get vital reforms and legislation implemented no matter what it takes.
People differ in terms of physique and other attributes. To a great extent, our genes are either to be blamed or given credit for our looks.
This week, we’re commemorating the first death anniversary of Dr. Ramon F. Abarquez Jr., an icon of cardiology in the Philippines.
This new year, we can give ourselves a good headstart by resetting our minds, and preparing it for a great year ahead.
The Christmas season is a good time to pause and reflect on the blessings we have received.
A few weeks ago, we had to admit an elderly diabetic patient whose heart suddenly developed an irregular heartbeat, with a rate of 140-160 beats per minute.
I woke up early this morning and had my morning cup of coffee in our garden. The cool breeze gently reminded me that the holiday season is upon us, and with the merriment that comes with it is the increased risk of developing life-threatening cardiovascular problems.
In the December issue of H&L (Health and Lifestyle) magazine, the article of pastor Richard Mendoza on abstemiousness piqued my interest. I must admit that the term is quite new
Things are looking better for diabetic patients, whose risk of developing cardiovascular complications and dying from heart-related causes is much higher than people who are not diabetics.
A few weeks ago, a middle-aged male patient came for a follow-up checkup in the clinic. He was with his usually bubbly wife. But I noticed that she was not in her usual animated mood. She remained silent the first several minutes.
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