Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Ernest Aquino, TakeCare’s wellness team lead, and Jennifer Artero, registered nurse, co-write Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering tips and suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.

Stop a Heart Attack - February 15, 2023

The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, estimates that in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Every year, more than 800,000 people have a heart attack in the United States. Of these stats, about 600,000 cases are first-timer heart attacks. Yes, a heart attack can be deadly, but tens of thousands of people survive heart attacks every year. What’s the secret to knowing how to survive? Developing your own action plan to prevent a heart attack or stroke, and updating your family on your heart plan can make a big difference in your survivability.

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5 tips to reduce and prevent cervical cancer - February 22, 2023

Cervical Cancer is one of the most common female gynecological cancers. It’s known to be silent and slow-growing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year.

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Ernest Aquino is TakeCare’s wellness team lead & lifestyle coach. Ernest.Aquino@takecareasia.com or message him on WhatsApp (671) 727-5713. Jennifer Artero, is a registered nurse. She can be contacted at Jennifer.Artero@takecareasia.com.