HEALTH AND WELLNESS

I hope there are not too many readers here who have vivid memories of family parties or regular get togethers where the majority of the olde

Walking - it’s such an automatic, everyday thing to do that we never give it much thought. Well, maybe we should start paying it more attent

When my mom was suffering from a mild heart attack last year, I overheard some of the surrounding family members in the hospital discussing

Most bosses probably scoff when a subordinate files for sick leave because of a migraine headache, but the fact is that migraines are among

Every human being, across countries and cultures, has 24 distinct character strengths, according to Dr. Chris Peterson and Dr. Martin Seligm

During the last week, Boracay has seen three tragic suicides. It’s being widely said that the psychological effects of prolonged lockdowns,

The majority of us are saddled by day-to-day burdens. If it’s not fear of catching the virus - It may be the traffic that is taking two to t

Ever since I can remember, I have always had a penchant for sweet-tasting things. My mom used to scold me sometimes for adding more sugar to

Last November, one of my young nieces, who is very small, asked me, “How can a minuscule little bite from a tiny - like me - mosquito cause

Exercise and nutrition go together like a man and a woman, a horse and cart, the Pope and praying, or teenagers and acne. They are not exclu

If vegetables were heroes, then malunggay (Moringa oleifera) would be a superhero. The leaves of this lowly and ubiquitous tree boast of man

Jogging is hardly a new thing in today’s society. However, doing it the right way is. People have been jogging for exercise and to release

Last March when the quarantines were imposed, many people around the world started stockpiling everything they could get their hands on. Sup

President Duterte has on numerous occasions stated that the country will not return to work; there will be no return to school for kids; and

There was a time when it was popular to start one's day with a lot of positive expressions about ourselves. At that time there was no Intern

Timing is everything; just ask a footballer who’s made a goal, a comedian who’s dropped a punchline or a rocket scientist going to Mars. But

Have you ever felt the urge to take a souvenir photo of yourself standing at the edge of a scenic cliff or on top of a waterfall? I know tha

At the end of last year my sister started a fasting diet. She had tried many other ways to shed the kilos, but nothing seemed to help much.

If you’re diabetic, no doubt your doctor has told you of the importance of exercise in fighting the disease. But for many of us chair-bound

In today’s world it’s extremely difficult to know whether articles on social media are fake news or not. I read something about toothpastes