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When the Screen Is the First Light: On Doomscrolling, Lent, and the Recovery of the Soul

As the CBCP calls for digital fasting this Lent, we examine doomscrolling, attention, and the recovery of interior life.

Chinese New Year 2026: Wellness in a Year of Fire, Balance, and Renewal

From cooling foods to Baduanjin exercises, discover how Chinese New Year 2026 inspires balance, longevity, and quiet wellness.

Love Month, Lonely Bodies: When February Undermines Emotional Health

Loneliness affects one in six globally and 57% of Filipinos report feeling lonely. Experts warn Valentine’s season may heighten emotional and health risks.

Swipes, Sparks, and the Nervous System: Online Dating Through a Wellness Lens

From dopamine to decision fatigue, online dating shapes mental health. Here’s how to engage more mindfully.

Budget Love: Eating Healthy on a Tight Budget After Holiday Spending

Rising costs and post-holiday spending push many young Filipinos to balance nutrition and affordability as Valentine’s Day approaches.

Beyond Self-Love: Why Caring for Others Is Still Essential to Our Well-Being

Wellness isn’t only about the self. Science shows care, connection, and contribution matter just as much.

My AI Valentine: Can Digital Love Really Mend a Human Heart?

From AI Valentines to digital comfort, can technology really replace love—or does it simply offer temporary solace?

Love Languages Across Cultures and Generations: The Many Ways Love Finds Its Voice

Love is expressed differently across cultures and generations. Beyond the five love languages, science suggests love adapts—and speaks many forms.

Baguio’s Panagbenga Festival Adapts as Climate Warms and Bloom Cycles Shift

Panagbenga Festival continues to bloom in Baguio even as climate change reshapes flowering patterns, health risks, and community life.

Heart Health Beyond Cholesterol: Sleep, Stress, and Social Connection

Heart health goes beyond cholesterol numbers. Sleep, stress, and social connection play a powerful role in keeping the heart strong—and the good news is, small habits can help.

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