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

Coffee Up Your Health - March 15, 2023

For many of us, drinking coffee can seem like the only thing that keeps us together. It wakes us up in the morning and gives us a bit of a kick to get us through the afternoon. You might stop and think, “Is all this coffee good for me?”In 1991, coffee was listed as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization. By 2016, after much debate, it was found that regular consumption of coffee can decrease the risk of certain cancers (colorectal, endometrial and liver cancers).To read the rest of the column, click here

Add Glaucoma Check to Your Calendar - March 29, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approximately 50% of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Most people with glaucoma aren’t aware they have it because they usually have no symptoms. Hence, the importance of adding a Glaucoma Eye Check to your calendar to remind you to have your eyes checked.To read the rest of the column, click here

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.