Cycling is often a hobby for many people or used as a means of transport for others. Now, whether you cycle for leisure or commuting, you not only accomplish your intended cycling purpose but also gain health benefits from this exercise.

• 79 % - said that they would cut down on unhealthy foods
• 78 % - expressed their willingness to exercise more regularly
• 72 % - said they would make better nutrition choices.

The same health poll likewise showed that the top three aging-related concerns in the country were the heart, brain, and eye health.
 
Better knowledge and understanding

 
Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour
Now on its fourth year, the Herbalife Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour aims to deepen people’s practical understanding of the various aspects of living a healthy active lifestyle. Its previous tours in the past three years saw close to 60,000 participants across the region
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This year’s Wellness Tour will feature five members of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) visiting 14 markets and 21 cities across the Asia-Pacific in the month of October. They will share their expert views on how people can make use of the little time they have to make simple lifestyle changes that will enhance their well-being.
Herbalife’s NAB experts will likewise share their views on a wide range of health-related topics, including weight management, brain health and aging; heart health; immunology; and skin care at the medical symposia being held in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
 
The Herbalife NAB experts participating in this year’s Wellness Tour include Dr. David Heber, who incidentally will be coming to Manila, is a leading expert in the field of nutrition and named as one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” by Thomson Reuters in 2014 and considered one of “The Best Doctors in America”; Dr. Lou Ignarro, a Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his discovery of nitric oxide’s health benefits; Dr. Gary Small, a specialist in brain health and aging who has authored over 500 scientific works and has received numerous awards and honors, including the “Senior Investigator Award” from the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry; Dr. Marion Fltechner-Mors, a health nutrition specialist who is currently heading the nutrition and obesity research group at ULM University, Germany; and Dr. Wang Jae Lee, a physician and academic specializing in immunology and a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine.
 
Dr. Heber, who is the founding Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be conducting a symposium for free to Filipino medical practitioners on October 23, 9 am, at the Manila Hotel. The symposium will gather a group of 100 doctors, nurses, physical therapists and medical practitioners. The title of the symposium is “Obesity: More Than Just Being Overweight and Nutrition Forecast for 2020.” Seminars of Dr. Heber are recognized by US hospitals as part of Continuing Education Studies, which are often required of applicants. The following day, Oct. 24, Dr. Heber will be holding seminars for thousands of Herbalife Independent Members in the same hotel.
 
This is the first time Dr. Heber, who is also the Chairman of the NAB and the Herbalife Nutrition Institute, to conduct a seminar in Manila since the company was founded in the Philippines 22 years ago.
Herbalife is a 35-year-old global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in more than 90 countries to and through a network of independent members. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and it's CASA Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. 

We can often focus our energies on having a good time and relaxing, yet, while it might be tempting to spend time on the couch watching Netflix, it’s also important to pay some attention to your health and fitness. Put simply, if that area of our life has been taken care of, then you’ll find it much easier to be at your brilliant best. It’s often only once people make some changes to their approach to their health and fitness do they realize just what a positive impact it has on their life. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the best ways to manage your health and fitness.

Emotional support animals are typically dogs, but are sometimes cats or other animals.

Emotional support animals improve the mental health and well being of those with common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, OCD, and PTSD. An ESA makes it easier to cope with the symptoms of these mental disabilities by providing comfort and support.  Emotional support animals are allowed to live in housing that does not permit pets and fly with their owners in the cabin of the aircraft when flying.  ESAs are an important option for those struggling with qualifying mental health conditions.

For a long time, coffee has a bad reputation. It allegedly triggers high blood pressure, insomnia, and hyperacidity. Although, the Filipino has a habit of adding too much sugar and cream into their cup. It aggravates diabetes.

We cannot deny that the Filipino morning cup is coffee. 

Vegetable Skewer by Image by RitaE from Pixabay

It's fair to say that most of us would agree that we want to be as healthy as possible. In fact, that idea might seem so obvious it wouldn't occur to many of us to even think about it. However, the issue is that many of us don't take the time to actually think about how our health is being impacted by the things in our lives. Sure, you might get up and go for a run every now and then but how much time are you taking to really think about the impact things are having on your overall health and wellbeing? With that in mind, here are some ways that you can really start taking control of your health.

 
The following seven diseases are among those that pose significant health concerns to women and are those that manifest most frequently in them.

 

Infographic created by Women's Medical Research, a provider of prolapse support products

Checking with your Dentist

When you take out an international health insurance policy, some of the most important decisions you need to make concern what benefits you are going to go for. Generally speaking, you have three different cover levels to pick from – basic, intermediate and comprehensive. Basic plans only tend to cover emergency care whereas comprehensive plans offer a whole host of benefits, from maternity care to vaccinations.

Health and welness buff! We invite you and your friends to a weekend of fun and enjoyment at the Fitness Revolution. Come and visit ABS-CBN Vertis Tent at Ayala Malls Vertis North, Quezon City on November 16, 17 and 18.

Stress and anxiety are two of the most common mental health issues experienced by people in today's society. According to research, nearly 50 percent of adults experience stress or anxiety at some point during their lives. While it is normal to feel occasional stress or anxiety, prolonged periods of intense stress can have serious consequences on physical and mental health. This article will discuss why people suffer from stress and anxiety, the associated challenges, and how individuals can better manage these conditions. 

Two elders riding a bicycle

Do you realize that you are still required to be active even in your old age? Some people use their age as an excuse to do nothing. If you want to live a long, healthy, and happy life, you need to do light and low-impact exercises. A lot of elderly do brisk walking or jogging as an exercise. But, some elderly do not think about cycling.

Nowadays, many people have heard the name of the physiology and almost all of the people know about this. But many few are there who does this or follow this as their routine. However, the exercise physiology does not only treat the illness and treats the diseases, but it also plans the programs of the athletes or the soldiers of our nation. That why our athletes and the soldiers are the fittest persons in the country. They lead the healthiest life than any other ordinary people. Exercise physiology supports people across health needs and fitness needs.

Do you still remember the day before the first-ever lockdown happened? How about the last day you went outside without wearing that facemask? Perhaps, we all have been wondering what happened. But since the pandemic had hit the country already, the least we can do is to follow the protocol set by the government.

Covid-19 has been overwhelming to all. Imagine the changes that happened instantly. Who would have thought that it will last longer, even today, with no certainties until when this will end? What’s interesting about this pandemic is that despite the negative impact it caused us, we still manage to cope-up with its threat. Slowly, we adapt to the changes and that living the new normal as we call it now has been easier than how we thought of it.

You likely have a social anxiety disorder if you experience extreme fear and apprehension in social situations. Being in such situations will typically leave you dizzy, trembling, and scared of rejection or criticism. According to data from Mental Health America, 15 million American adults have a social anxiety disorder. This condition can be quite limiting, so it is prudent to combat it to function better in your daily life. Below are some effective ways to overcome your social anxiety.

My son is so energetic, especially in playing outdoor games. Sometimes, I freak out because of the scorching heat of the sun and how it would affect him after. I worry too much of the word "asthma and pneumonia". He was hospitalized because of that. As his mother, I want to ensure his safety and health. That even if his under sickness, he can fight for it.



I had already tried and tested these multivitamins, before. Then, I was given a chance to try Nutri 10 Plus and DayZinc for my child. It was mailed to me a few weeks ago. I am so happy with it.

There comes a time in your life that you have to stand up and say, “Enough is enough.” And that’s the day when you decide to change your life for the better. Who doesn’t want to become accomplished? Even the “gifted” and brilliant ones have to pay the price so as to realize their goals in life.

Each one of us is struggling with different life problems, especially finances. Aside from my personal life and health, I also strive with financial difficulties. It can be very frustrating, and you may not know what to do.

Sometimes, I find myself in a situation where I cannot pay my bills and rent on time. It's depressing. I cannot borrow money anymore without assuring them when to pay it back. Suddenly, an emergency case pops up when I try to pay the debts. It takes a lot of courage and strength to face it head-on and what to do. The most important thing to me is to place food on the table and satisfy their needs.

On it's annual celebration, the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN) marks the 5th year of its togetherness into a get-together and christmas party. Filipino Bloggers Network with the help of sponsors and its partners who gives support has become a progressive group in the country. 


Salu, a famous Filipino restaurant in the Quezon City area will be the host for this affair on December 12 with another co-main sponsor SvelT'i, a health clinic that gives advanced health and beauty treatment.

The FBN members assume the function as a moment to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Representatives from different PR groups and brands will assist the event to thank members of the online community.