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Nuts and Seniors

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My dentist, Dr. Reynaldo Lasquite, I would like to thank him not only for his advice on the consumptions of nuts but also for his gift of the dentures he made for me, the whole denture. Our conversation move me to research further. This is my personal journey and not to be taken as medicinal advice. Please exercise due diligence and consult your physician.  Why nuts matter more, not less, as people age Aging brings a specific cluster of risks — muscle loss (sarcopenia), cognitive decline, heart disease, bone thinning, and frailty — and nuts happen to touch nearly all of them at once, which is why they show up so consistently in aging research. Brain health. A large cross-sectional study of adults 50+ found higher nut consumption linked to a 68% lower prevalence of cognitive impairment. A separate Australian study of adults over 60 found that moderate intake — about half to one serving daily — was associated with better cognitive performance, and interestingly, eating more than o...

Catholic school reps gather to discuss DepEd’s K + 12 program

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MANILA, Jan. 16, 2012—The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) National Basic Education Commission gathered representatives of Catholic schools nationwide to discuss the preparation for the implementation this school year of the K+12 program of the Department of Education. More than 1,000 representatives attended the forum last January 12 at the Marian Auditorium of Miriam College. Also in attendance were the Secretary of Education, Br. Armin Luistro, FSC, and other DepEd officials. The summit aimed to update private schools with basic education departments on the K to 12 program, according to organizers, and provide a platform for sharing and discussion among schools on the issues of transition, monetary costs, curriculum, among others. “There was also a sharing of next steps and strategies towards the transition to K to 12 and identification of issues, concerns, and recommendations that may be addressed by CEAP as a national association and by its region...

Liceo de Bay Junior-Senior Prom

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Right after my Masses in the barrios, Brgy. Masaya and Sitio Bagong Pook of Tranca, Bay, Laguna. I dressed up with my clerical garb and proceeded to the Church patio for the celebration of the Junior-Senior Prom of the Liceo de Bay. They are having supper when I arrive. I did not eat then because the barrio folks have prepared a supper for me beforehand in Bagong Pook. Since they are having supper, there is a break of activities. it was been the time to have some chat with the teacher and principal of the school. I also delivered a message after the break. I reiterated to them one of my message during my Mass to them last Thursday, that they could have fun without getting into trouble and the school would like to prepare them for their inclusion to the larger society. Sometimes the youth were not been properly instructed that they have also social obligations. When they grow up, there are social celebrations that they have attend to which require them to be prepare on how to deal with ...