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6 Healthy Habits When Working the Night Shift

August 26, 2015

Working the night shift could lead to a couple of unhealthy practices. First of all, sleeping during the day messes up your body clock, and bingeing at night can lead to obesity and heart ailments. Make sure t...

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Hide from the Sun

Ciara Valdez

August 2, 2015

Health, Health Issues

Did you know that sunshine is actually good for you? There are those who are afraid to go out in broad daylight for fear of skin damage. But the thing is, a little sun exposure never hurt anyone, and it certain...

Pads, Tampons, Menstrual Cups: Which Is Best for Your Period?

Janessa Abigail Hizon

July 31, 2015

Health, Health Issues

When it comes to dealing with our menstrual cycle, most of us are pretty comfortable using the same product that we've been using for years. Perhaps it's what your mother showed you how to use when you experien...

7 Signs the Diet You’re on Is Just Not for You

Dyan Carolino

July 21, 2015

Health Issues

"Diet." We all have a love-hate relationship with that word. And if your last one ended with an act of diving headfirst into a bag of chips or two slices of cake don’t worry—sometimes, it’s not you, it’s the di...

7 Facts Every Woman Should Know About Breast Cancer

Dyan Carolino

June 30, 2015

Health Issues

Breast cancer. Just reading those words is enough to send a shiver down your—or any woman's—spine. You probably know at least one friend or relative with breast cancer. In fact, the Philippines has the highest ...

Health Tests All Women Should Take in Their 20s, 30s, 40s & Beyond

Dyan Carolino

June 29, 2015

Health Issues

Most women take better care of other people than they do of themselves, especially if they’re moms. If you’re one of them, you probably only visit the doctor when something doesn’t feel right or only when your ...

7 Facts Every Woman Should Know About Yeast Infections

Dyan Carolino

June 25, 2015

Health Issues

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Between the burning, itching, and the icky discharge, a yeast infection can be a total pain in the, well, vagina. This type of infection can be pretty TMI (too much information) and a little embarrassing, too, ...

Put On Your Power Pout: Purple Up, Pucker Up, and Stand Against Cervical Cancer

Melissa G. Bagamasbad

June 23, 2015

Health Issues

“When you have cancer, your first thought is your family,” said Gypsy Abilla, a survivor of both cervical and breast cancer. “Who will walk them down the aisle? Who will talk to them about boyfriends?” Gypsy, w...

Congrats, You're Pregnant: Questions You Should Ask Your OBGYN

Be a Pregnant Lady in the Know: 6 Questions You Should Ask Your OBGYN

Charlene Owen

June 4, 2015

Health Issues

Two lines on a pregnancy test kit start you on your journey to becoming a new mom. Being pregnant may come as both joyful and frightening, but remember that you can always rely on your OBGYN to get you through ...

5 Reasons to Switch to the Menstrual Cup

Janessa Abigail Hizon

May 29, 2015

Health Issues

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Most women are already pretty comfortable with using either sanitary napkins or tampons when dealing with their period. But did you know that there is a third option available called the menstrual cup? The mens...