Stories

Live Well

Living With Purpose: Why Meaning Is the Foundation of True Wellness

Living with purpose transforms wellness from a checklist into a way of life. Explore how meaning supports mental health, resilience, and sustainable self-care—backed by science and reflection.
WELLNESS INTENTIONS

Joyful Wellness 2026 Intentions

Not resolutions, but intentions—how we’re choosing health, balance, and joy in 2026.
what we're carrying forward

What We’re Carrying Forward

As the new year begins, here’s what’s worth carrying forward—for health, balance, and joyful living.
Yearend fireworks

EDITOR’S NOTE: THE ARC OF REFLECTION

This year asked a lot of us. Here’s what it taught us about health, resilience, and living more gently.
Healthy nutrition

Filipinos Enter 2026 Facing Urgent Need for Healthier Living

As the Philippines enters 2026, official data show lifestyle diseases, obesity, and tobacco use remain major risks, highlighting the need for sustained healthier living.

Filipinos Stretch Meals as Hunger Surges, Programs Race to Respond

The Philippines faces a food security emergency. Explore the impact of rice prices, climate shocks, and nutrition on Filipino families, and discover government interventions and practical steps to improve food affordability and health.

Manobo healers keep forest cures alive as logging encroaches

Explore how Manobo healers in the Philippines are preserving traditional forest cures amidst logging and deforestation. Discover the national database of ethnomedicinal plants and the importance of indigenous knowledge.

The Truth About Water and Your Skin: Hydration, Health, and the Anti-Aging Myth

While hydration is crucial for overall health, drinking more water won't magically erase wrinkles or shrink pores. Separate fact from fiction regarding water's role in anti-aging.
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.