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PHA HEART FAIR Steadfast in its commitment to cascade “Healthy Lifestyle” (HL) as the most potent “pill” to put lifestyle-induced diseases at bay, especially during the cool months of the year, the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) recently conducted a Heart Fair at Eastwood, Quezon City. During the fair, the cardiologist members of PHA urged the public to watch their diet, check and modify their lifestyle because of the high incidence of heart and vascular diseases during the Holidays and the cool months. November, December and January are the coolest months of the year. PHA Secretary Dr. Isabelo Ongtengco said that “the cool climate triggers the constriction of the blood vessels. High-cholesterol and –sodium foods, which are the common fare these days contribute to the clogging of the arteries. Stress and excitement brought about by the high cost of living are (also) the culprits in hypertension and heart attack.” In the face of a growing number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among the young, the PHA also called for a healthy workplace. A wholesome environment is an ideal setting to advocate HL habits, said Dr. Ma. Adelaida Iboleon-Dy, PHA director and Advocacy Committee chair.
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