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Dancing on My Own: I Taught Myself to Dance to Patch My Broken Self-Confidence

March 13, 2019

Let’s get one thing straight from the start: I’m not a professional dancer. I’m just a regular person who taught herself to dance to trample the mean words of yesterday — something I still do today. I po...

10 Vegan Products to Try at Try Vegan in BF Homes

Joy Soriano

March 7, 2019

Food & Drink, Health, vegan, Vegan lifestyle

I once overheard someone say “how sad” about a vegan co-worker who can’t eat dairy. Yes, dairy products are tasty, especially if you’ve had gourmet cheese and couldn’t get enough of ice cream in your previo...

Why You Should Add More Probiotics to Your Diet

Daphne Bual

March 6, 2019

Food & Drink, Health, Health Issues

Indigestion, lactose intolerance, bowel movement problems, and susceptibility to infection, allergens, and acne — do you have any of these issues regularly? If it seems like you've been taking too many over...

How I Taught Myself to Ride a Bike at the Age of 26

Nyj Verdadero

February 28, 2019

DIY, Exercise & Activities, Lifestyle

We all regret not learning a certain skill when we were younger. For me, obviously, one of those things is riding a bike. I’m an optimistic person who thinks that I can learn anything with perseverance. ...

Measles, Misinformation, and Misguided Caution

Nyj Verdadero

February 21, 2019

Health, Health Issues, Kids' Health

Filipino parents have numerous reasons for not wanting to have their children vaccinated. Some believe that vaccines make children sick while others believe vaccines aren’t necessary since they had measles ...

On Depression and the Mental State of the Nation

Katrina Tankeh

February 15, 2019

Friendship & Family, Mental Health

A wave of shock and grief washed over the local music scene when news on the suicide of Razorback drummer Brian Velasco made headlines last Jan. 16, 2019. Velasco, 41, was streaming the last few seconds of ...

How Tidying Up Helps a Cluttered Mind

Iss Bautista

February 6, 2019

Inspiration, Tips

Five years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It’s a condition caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, which manifests in extreme mood swings from mania to deep depression. I’d compare my worst...

Practical Steps to Achieving Your Dream for 2019

Daphne Bual

January 24, 2019

Careers, Inspiration

A dream is an ambition or ideal to aim. For some people, it gives their life direction and meaning. For others, fulfilling it is a way for them to be of help to the people around them and the community at l...

Breakfast Culture: On Starting the Day Right

Fiona Gurtiza

January 23, 2019

Food & Drink, Health

We have been perpetually reminded as kids that breakfast is a must. And it’s one of the well-worn phrases of parents everywhere. Nothing hits the spot like a proper Filipino breakfast. Although oatmeal a...

Homemade Detox Teas: Brewed for Healthy Weight Loss

Ashley Petallano

January 16, 2019

Food & Drink, Health

The season of careless feasting is over. We’re in the thick of January — the month of new beginnings and good intentions, which means the season of detoxes, cleanses, and diets. Dieting at the beginni...