HEALTH & WELLNESS

3 out of 10 Filipinos are obese. The government’s solution? 10-20% junk food tax

Citing the Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (FNRI) Eighth National Nutrition Survey—which found that three…

Influencers may have a new job description: fighting misinformation for the UN

To combat the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19, the United Nations (UN) is launching “Verified,”…

Mask over mask: We know where you can get a full face shield

Face masks have become part of the new normal, with many local creatives and fashion…

FDA warns against products that claim to decrease risk for COVID-19

On May 20, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory against disinfectant products…

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Need a simple way to soothe your mind? Read up—literally

Have you ever wondered why reading books or writing down your thoughts seem to put…

Stressed? Give these meditation techniques a try

Meditation, in all of its forms, helps you reap a number of long-lasting benefits. It…

5 ways to trick your skin into feeling cooler

The sweltering summer heat tends to be unforgiving to our skin. Aside from making our…

Saladstop is now open for pickup and delivery
Saladstop is now open for pickup and delivery

Following the lifting of enhanced community quarantine to modified enhanced community quarantine in NCR, Saladstop…

Instagram said #SupportSmall businesses and so should you, here’s how

At the onset of the pandemic, we have seen the temporary closures of big companies…

UN issues warning of a possible mental health crisis due to the pandemic

While physical health is an important concern during this crisis, the United Nations warned officials…