Tag: health

With more than 28,000 people infected and almost 600 dead from the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (most commonly known as 2019-nCoV), travel bans to and from China have been imposed by various countries as preventive measure against the spread of the transmittable virus.In Wuhan

Not all diets are the same. Even though a certain diet may be effective, it doesn't mean that it's healthy for you. What's more, it's results could not be permanent in the long run. A new study has revealed the best in

In an interview, Crash Landing On You star Son Ye Jin revealed that a lot of people have given her a special nickname: Cow Ye Jin. She told The Swoon, "Many people say I work hard like a cow because I've done

A 44-year-old male confirmed to have had the novel coronavirus passed away in the Philippines on February 1—the first death reported outside of China. Travel to and from China, Hong Kong, and Macau is now under a temporary ban, and it seems

The "novel" coronavirus, which originated from Wuhan, China, has spread throughout 16 other countries, with confirmed cases in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and more. DOH also just confirmed the Philippines' first case, a Chinese national who "sought consult and was admitted

Science is confirming something we’ve always known: Weekends are for resting. Results from a U.K. study revealed that working weekends and clocking in long hours is detrimental to your health, especially your mental health.According to a study published in the Journal of

On January 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) placed Taal Volcano, which is about 50 kilometers away from Manila, on Alert Level 4 because of its phreatic eruption. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) defines phreatic eruption as "steam-driven

The Taal Volcano's unrest continues. Earlier today, the country's second most active volcano has already started spewing out lava. Residents in the nearby areas continue to evacuate their homes, while the ashfall continues to spread throughout Batangas, the rest of the Calabarzon

Have you been skipping breakfast to offset your eating hours while doing intermittent fasting? As it turns out, you might be doing the right thing. A new study suggests that intermittent fasting (IF) may have health benefits in the form of lower

Life can be overwhelming, and if you don’t take care of yourself, you might find yourself bogged down by too much stress. Take note of these nine habits of people who don’t stress — you might even want to try them yourself!The

It's become a tradition for many of your favorite coffee shops to come out with seasonal drinks during Christmas, most of which are served with dollops of whipped cream, topped with chocolate syrup, and drizzled with sugar sprinkles. But while we're all about

We expect very specific things when reading about someone's weight loss. On top of the list is, of course, how they did it—what they did and didn't eat, their workout routine, and how long it took for them to lose X number

Don’t even think about self-diagnosing yourself on WebMD. There’s a 95 percent chance it’ll say you have terminal cancer when you probably don’t. So save yourself the panic, and perhaps a trip to the hospital, by downloading these handy medical apps and

Vowing to start a healthy lifestlye is easier said done. Caffeine-free, all-green weekly meals sound less than appetizing especially when you're transitioning from fast food to fruits and veggies on the daily. Then again, no one said you had to fully give

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