Veggie Circle

This year’s Bayer Rogin-E Last Man Running 2 (held last March 22 in Bonifacio Global City), lived up to its reputation as one of the country’s most physically demanding and merciless ultra-marathons. It lived up to its name as well, claiming all but one of a hundred of the country’s most battle tested distance runners. This year’s Rogin-E Last Man Running proved to be Bicolano and veteran marathon runner Mario Maglinao, or as he is aptly known among hardcore distance runners locally, Super Mario. Super Mario’s victory is all the sweeter because this year’s grand prize from Rogin-E is an all expense paid trip to China, to participate in the world renowned “Great Wall Marathon”.

Unlike conventional marathons or even ultra-marathons that are defined by a fixed distance, Rogin-E’s Last Man Running is time bound. Contestants have to run for six hours at a fixed minimum pace. Should they fall too far behind the race pace, they are automatically eliminated. At the start of the 7th hour, it becomes a footrace for those (the few) still in the running. Thanks to a faster pace (compared to the first Rogin-E Last Man Running in 2011) and an especially hot morning sun, only Super Mario toed the line for the seventh hour of running, making him literally: the Last Man Running.
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The Philippine Association of Entomologists (PAE) reports an increased threat of dengue against communities. Through a clinical study conducted by Filipino entomologists, it has been confirmed that a dengue-lamok species (dengue-carrying mosquitoes) bite not only during the day but at night as well.

This breakthrough discovery debunks a common belief that dengue-lamok only bite at daytime, and that there is little or no threat of dengue at night.

“Many people believe that dengue lamok only bite during the day. This makes them feel more complacent at night, as they think there’s no more risk of dengue infection.
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Whatever the weather, staying healthy should always be top of one’s list. This Saturday, join Connie Sison and the rest of the health brigade—dermatologist Dr. Jean Marquez, cancer surgeon Dr. Dave Ampil II and OB-Gynecologist Dr. Raul “Dr. Q” Quillamor on GMA-7’s Pinoy MD for an hour filled with useful tips and helpful information to stay hale and hearty all year long!

This week, watch Kapuso balladeer Mark Bautista as he cooks his favourite healthy snack, Vietnamese shrimp sandwich while sharing his secrets on how he keeps his body buff and in tip top shape.

And now that summer is definitely here, the weather surely spells nothing but fun, fun and more fun under the sun. But unfortunately, prolonged sun exposure can also lead to first, and even up to third degree burn. This week, learn everything there is to know about proper skin protection from resident dermatologist, Dr. Jean.

As the temperature rises, so does the price of almost everything and anything under the sun! In this week’s Luto Lusog segment, learn another batch of delicious recipes using the very affordable “talbos” and create a meal rich in Vitamin A, antioxidants and fiber for as low as P5.

All these and more in this week’s episode of Pinoy MD, Saturday, 6 a.m. only on GMA-7.

Do you have problems in losing weight?  Confused on the advertisement you’ve seen on television about dieting? Choosing the best medicine that will help you stay healthy without undergoing a surgical procedure? Experiencing uneasiness while taking other prescription drug? Craving for fatty foods that might affect your weight?

There are some appetite suppressants that are other use to trim down their weight.  You can choose from different kind of dietary pills that fits your lifestyle. Other people want to have alternative that is safer than other chemical made weight loss products, and trying to undergo a non invasive clinical procedure that they wanted to trim down their weight easily. And some people trying their possibility to be fit by drinking slimming fruit drinks that had contain chemicals.
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