Mental Health

Build resilience, reduce stress, and prioritize your peace of mind

The Month We Learned to Pause

January’s health stories carried a quieter message: prevention works best when we pause early, rest deliberately, and care consistently—long before crisis arrives.

Debunked ‘Blue Monday’ renews focus on mental health stress

Blue Monday has no scientific basis, but January stress remains real, highlighting why mental health support matters beyond viral narratives.

Nipah Virus Explained: What Filipinos Need to Know and How to Stay Prepared

The Nipah virus outbreak in India raises questions, but unnecessary panic helps no one. This guide explains the virus, transmission, symptoms, prevention, and how the Philippines is responding.

Alex Honnold and the Calm on the Edge

Alex Honnold is often mistaken for a thrill seeker. In truth, his story offers rare insight into fear regulation, mental discipline, and holistic physical care—lessons that matter far beyond the cliff.

Alex Eala and the Quiet Discipline of Becoming

Alex Eala’s rise is not loud or rushed. This reflective feature explores how discipline, mental steadiness, and care for the body shape excellence—and why her journey is a wellness story.

Philippines reexamines beauty standards as health risks emerge

Health authorities and researchers warn that narrow beauty standards in the Philippines—especially skin-lightening ideals—are linked to mental health strain and unsafe cosmetic practices.

Why Art Still Heals: How Music, Memory, and Live Performance Support Our Well-Being

Art has always played a role in human healing. From music to live theater, shared creative experiences help regulate emotions, build connection, and support well-being.

Bagets the Musical: Why We Need to Remember How to Feel Young Again

Bagets the Musical is not just a nostalgic stage adaptation—it is an invitation to feel young again. This opening-night reflection explores youth, legacy, memory, and why live theater can be an act of wellness.

Netflix releases 9 wellness documentaries for New Year

Netflix released nine wellness documentaries for the New Year, as Philippine health data show persistent lifestyle-related risks that require sustained, evidence-based habits beyond the screen.

The Road We Take to Gluttony

Gluttony isn’t a single moment of excess—it’s a series of small, everyday choices shaped by stress, portions, and modern food design. This science-informed guide explores how those habits form, and how gentle, intentional shifts can lead us back to better health.

Your Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life

A Better You is your personal roadmap to better health and lasting joy. Filled with expert insights, interactive assessments, and space to reflect and track your progress, it’s designed to guide you through every step of your wellness journey.

Whether you’re looking to build healthier habits, cultivate mindfulness, or simply document your progress, this journal empowers you to embrace vitality, longevity, and joy—one page at a time.