Sunday, April 24, 2011

Coffee and Its Benefits

 

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted seeds, called coffee beans, of the coffee plant. Coffee beans are found in coffee cherries, which grow on trees in over 70 countries, cultivated primarily in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. 'Green Unroasted' coffee is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the world. Coffee can have a stimulating effect on humans due to its caffeine content. It is one of the most-consumed beverages in the world.

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Top Ten Health Issues Experienced in the Philippines



The Philippines, like other developing countries, has its challenges with morbidity and mortality.  Addressing the different health problems each year and the continuous provision for the health care needs has been a goal of the Philippines government.  Here are the ten common health issues the Philippines struggled with in 2009: