Tag: health

The declaration of a polio outbreak in the Philippines is alarming because the country has been polio-free for almost two decades. But with a declining immunization rate—including low immunization rates for oral polio vaccine (OPV) and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV vaccine)—Filipinos, especially

The Philippines is currently under a “National Dengue Alert,” as declared by the health authorities after more than 450 people were reported to have died from the viral disease since January. Dengue cases have gone up to 85% higher compared to the

Looking to finally get started on your fitness journey? If you're the type to draw motivation from a community, then you'll feel right at home at TLC Fitness. Founded by former Preview editor Rachelle Que Love with her husband Trevor Love and their

While fruits and vegetables are necessary for a healthy and balanced diet, that doesn’t mean we should eat our farm fresh greens with reckless gusto either. Take it from blogger Kryz Uy, who had to learn things the hard way after recently

Eat whatever you want, whenever you want—for some, this is the ultimate dream. To a certain point, this is what intuitive eating is about, but in a more nourishing, holistic, and sustainable manner.In a nutshell, intuitive eating is about listening to your

These days, more and more people are getting into meal prep. The idea is to spend a few hours cooking during the weekend, for example, so you can enjoy healthy but affordable meals prepared for the week. It’s meant to help you

Without a doubt, hiking is having its moment. While it has always been a known sport, the activity has been attracting the attention of new fans lately, the way yoga has been doing for years. Before you embark on a journey to

Looking at yourself in the mirror and deciding to get fit right then and there won't take fruit with the snap of a finger. It's a slow and steady climb to your goal, and even then, it's impossible not to go without

We might have reached mid-February, but some of us are still struggling to keep those New Year's resolutions alive. If your fitness goal is to lose a few pounds in the quickest and most fun way possible, consider these low impact exercises

Isabelle Daza-Semblat just recently served us with some serious #fitspiration as she posted a video of her on Instagram repping a few pull-ups. Before you say anything, no, this isn't just your normal upper body work out. The amazing, and quite adorable

Some women prefer to start their fitness journeys in the comfort of their homes. TBH, it’s also the cheapest option: just a laptop, a mat, and maybe a couple of dumbbells. Others, however, need to be in a space that isn’t too

In the Heussaff-Bolzico household, Solenn Heussaff is the designated cook. That's why when she and husband Nico Bolzico moved into a bigger home early this year, Solenn was particularly happy to finally own a bigger refrigerator and a stove. As a home cook,

It’s 3 a.m. on a weeknight. You’re dead tired from work, but still, you can’t sleep. Why, you wonder?The main culprit for sleeplessness could be your mobile phone or tablet. At the recent Philips EyeComfort launch, Dr. Glenn Carandang, an ophthalmologist and

We're now at the final stretch of the year, and if you ask us, this is the perfect time to start your workout routine. Because way before the holiday feasting and unnecessary weight gain begins, you can build a buffer of a

Did you know that the most common sleeping position is on your side? Yes, at night, we don't exactly know how many times we switch positions, but when it comes to preference, most of the world are side sleepers. And according to

Julia Barretto has always lived an active lifestyle ever since she was young. From playing tennis and volleyball in high school, she started working out at the gym in 2017. However, her erratic schedule as a celebrity makes it quite challenging to

At this point in our lives, no one should be under the illusion that gummy bears and chocolates are better snacks than fruits and nuts—no matter how little you consume. Ideally, sweets are just guilty pleasures we sometimes indulge in. But on

For coffee lovers, hyperacidity is the worst. After all, conventional wisdom dictates that people who suffer from heartburn have to stick to decaf or—God forbid—give up coffee altogether.But how can we do that when coffee is the elixir of life, the ambrosia

Hollywood esthetician Shani Darden swears by air purifiers for better skin. It's how she beats the negative effects of air pollution, telling Elle, "They capture particles in the air—like dust and bacteria—before they make contact with your skin to help alleviate irritation and

Recently, the alkaline diet has joined the roster of it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle trends among wellness aficionados. Why? Here are six of the many reasons: Jennifer Aniston, Victoria Beckham, Gisele Bunchen, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Elle Macpherson. When