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Bed Rotting Explained: Why Staying in Bed Isn’t Always Rest

Spending the whole weekend in bed may sound like the ultimate form of self-care, but sleep science tells a more surprising story. Discover why the viral bed rotting trend may leave you feeling even more exhausted and how a few simple habits can help you find genuine rest.

Healthway One Ayala: A Wellness Shift Toward Prevention

A new clinic opening is usually just another business story. But Healthway One Ayala tells a bigger one. Discover why preventive health screening is becoming one of today's most important wellness shifts and how changing the way we think about checkups may be one of the greatest investments we can make in our future health.

The Joyful Wellness Sunday Edit

Wellness is about noticing the habits that quietly improve our lives. In this first edition of The Joyful Wellness Sunday Edit, discover five science-backed shifts changing the way we think about health and five hopeful changes that could make the future healthier, kinder, and more joyful for everyone.

One Last Pod: A Personal Story About Vaping, Addiction, and Recovery

It always begins the same way. "Can I try?" What starts as curiosity can quietly become dependence. In this deeply personal reflection, a young writer shares her journey through nicotine addiction, the difficult process of quitting, and why preventing preventable deaths often begins with ordinary decisions rather than dramatic ones.

What Makes a Filipino Rise?

More than a century after José Rizal wrote The Indolence of the Filipino, a young writer revisits its central question through the lens of modern life. Is today's struggle really laziness—or have we simply forgotten what gives life purpose?

What Can a Filipino Do Today to Become Healthier Tomorrow?

Discover how small, informed choices can help every Filipino build a healthier future through science, community, and practical wellness.

Wellness Finds Its Place in Everyday Life

After nearly two decades, Rezostar continues to master something that feels increasingly relevant in today's fast-moving world.

PTSD: Healing Is Possible

PTSD is more than a painful memory. On National PTSD Awareness Day, discover how trauma affects the brain, why healing is possible, and how compassion can help people reclaim hope and joy.

Dear Philippines, Our Children Are Trying to Tell Us Something

As the nation mourns recent tragedies involving young people, the most important question is what our children have been trying to tell us all along. A reflection on youth mental health, bullying, belonging, and the responsibility we share as a society.

When Grandpa Forgets Your Name

When a grandparent forgets a name or repeats a story, young people often don't know how to respond. This thoughtful guide explains dementia in a way Gen Z and Gen Alpha can understand, through science, empathy, and real-life family experiences.

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