Health and Innovation

Use innovation to track, optimize, and personalize your wellness

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks placed side by side

Gen Z Is Drinking Less—But Are They Really a “Sober Generation”?

Young people may be drinking less, but the “sober generation” label doesn't tell the whole story. New data point to a more complicated shift toward moderation and intentional drinking.
St. Joseph Drug Powered by SUGI at the opening of its second store in Eastwood City

From Makati to Eastwood: A Japanese-Inspired Pharmacy Finds Its Second Home

St. Joseph Drug Powered by SUGI opens its second Eastwood store, expanding its Japanese-inspired pharmacy, health, beauty and wellness concept just four months after its Makati debut.
Visitors and exhibitors at Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila

Where Wellness Came Alive: Three Days at Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026

Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026 marked a decade of bringing the beauty, health and wellness community together. Joyful Wellness takes us inside three lively days of discovery, connection and shared purpose.
Whole foods and vitamin supplements representing nutrition and dietary choices

The Vitamin We’re Forgetting

The vitamin aisle promises better health in a bottle. But do most of us actually need supplements? Here's what science says and when a pill really can help.
Philippine shopper checking a digital wallet payment on a smartphone during the holiday season

Fintech Fraud Defense: Protecting Your Digital Wallet From Holiday Scams

The Ber months bring Christmas shopping, digital deals and a surge of scam attempts. Here's how to protect your digital wallet, recognize common fraud tactics and know what to do if something goes wrong.
Woman doing Pilates in a modern wellness studio

From War Camps to Wellness Studios

Pilates may look perfectly at home in today's wellness studios, but its origins are rooted in wartime, rehabilitation and Joseph Pilates' belief in the body's ability to move with control and purpose.

6-6-6: The Walking Routine That May Get Us Moving Again

Six minutes to warm up, 60 minutes to walk, six minutes to cool down. The 6-6-6 routine is simple, but its biggest benefit may be helping us turn walking into a habit.
Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026

The Philippine Star and Joyful Wellness Join Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026 as Official Media Partners

Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, bringing beauty, health, wellness and innovation to SMX Manila with The Philippine Star and Joyful Wellness as official media partners.
AC Health executives Paolo Borromeo and Dr. Num Tanthuwanit presenting awards during the Client Appreciation Night, celebrating corporate partnership and integrated healthcare.

AC Health honors longstanding partnerships, shared impact in Client Appreciation Night

Celebrating a decade of shared impact, AC Health honored its longstanding corporate partnerships at its Client Appreciation Night. Highlighting an integrated care ecosystem spanning Healthway Medical Network and Generika Drugstore, the event recognized top enterprise leaders like Coca-Cola, PhilHealth, and major HMO networks for building a healthier Filipino workforce.
Filipino family cooking and spending time together without relying on modern conveniences

The Benefits of Inconvenience

Modern life has made almost everything easier. But when convenience removes everyday movement, cooking, connection and rest, could a little “hassle” actually be good for our well-being?
A Better You

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.