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Code Red: Period Hacks for a Not-so-Red Christmas

December 11, 2018

What's the one thing I hate about being a woman? Periods. Apart from catcalling, it's the only thing that makes me want to be a man.Christmas is fast approaching and red is everywhere. If you're one of ...

Barre3: Low-Impact Exercise to Keep You Fit for the Holidays

Pauline Feraren

November 21, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

The year’s almost at an end. But that doesn’t mean 2018 is going to go quietly. Reunions, Noche Buenas and yearend parties, and all the celebrations in between, all but ensure that our social calendars will...

Top 5 Food Items You Thought Were Healthy But Actually High in Sodium

Nyj Verdadero

October 16, 2018

Food & Dining, Food & Drink, Health

One evening, my girlfriend and I were eating our favorite pizza: a thin-crust pepperoni crunch.Each slice was covered with spicy pepperonis and crunchy potato strings. Covered liberally in hot sauce, ev...

Eat Up, Lose More: Boost Your Metabolism with the Right Food

Ashley Petallano

October 11, 2018

Food & Drink, Health

Have you been trying to lose weight but the scales don’t seem to budge? Have you been dieting for months and still can’t fit in those jeans?A sluggish metabolism is your body’s natural response to aging...

I Tried Water Detox for a Day (Here’s What Happened)

Karol Borja

September 12, 2018

Food & Drink, Health

Let’s be real. Filipinos love to party and we look for every excuse to throw a celebration. And sometimes, we can’t help but get dragged into last-minute gatherings with lots of food and drinks.In fact,...

Simple Exercises You Can Do While at Work

Renee Marsha Babao

August 30, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

Even if you steer clear of smoking and fatty or sugary food, there’s still a silent killer in your everyday routine: sitting. Staying on your swivel chair for more than four hours a day can increase risk fo...

Facts vs. Myths About Bungang Araw

Jean Ricelle Aquino

July 19, 2018

Health, Health Issues

Heat rash is a nuisance for everyone, especially for children. Commonly known as bungang araw, this prickly heat rash can be very itchy and cause discomfort for people.When my one-year-old kid developed...

Don’t Like Coffee? Try These Healthier Options To Stay Energized

Katrina Tankeh

July 18, 2018

Food & Drink, Health

I never liked coffee. And, yes, people like me exist.Back when I was a sleepless college kid, I would drink all kinds of coffee, from the sugary sachet packs in sari-sari stores to the strong brewed ice...

The Five Period Essentials for Girls with PCOS

Katrina Tankeh

January 24, 2018

Health, Health Issues

Many women suffer from PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS is a reproductive disease that affects almost 10% of women from ages 20 to 40. It involves high levels of testosterone that prevent the ovar...

Mindfulness Exercises To Stay Positive

Nyj Verdadero

October 24, 2017

Health, Mind & Body

Do you find yourself fixating on negative experiences, often considering its possible causes and other factors related to the event? This tendency is called rumination.As you can imagine – or as you’ve ...

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