Health and fitness

Feeling anxious, whether it’s because you’re waiting on feedback from your boss on your latest project or wondering if you’ll pass that test,  is zero fun.

By taking slow deep breaths, followed by long, slow exhalations, you can effectively "hack" the body’s vagus nerve. This nerve, responsible for sending commands to slow heart and breathing rates and increase digestion, can be "fooled" into thinking you’re calmer than you are.

Building new wellbeing habits and routines can seem like a lot when you’re first getting started. Making your goals sustainable (and SMART) can help.

Access strategies to help you combat mental health stigma and create an inclusive organization with a culture of mental wellbeing, particularly for your employees who may need it most in our report, Helping your employees overcome barriers to mental wellness.

While it’s easy to get into a cycle of doomscrolling your mornings, lunch hours and evenings away, this unhappy cycle can be broken.

There are as many kinds of loss as there are individual experiences, and all of them result in a particularly unpleasant sensation: grief.

As Filipinos, our love for the sweets is quite well known. We seem to have this ability to make sweet things even sweeter, like it’s a competition. And that extends to our diet. Even food not traditionally sweet tends to be – like spaghetti, ketchup, meat dishes. Wait, what?

Doing little things that take your mind off daily concerns is the proverbial apple that keeps the stress away.

As we enter our mid-30s, various changes in our lives and bodies can suddenly cause unexpected problems. One issue that catches many people off guard is the emergence of snoring. What was once the peaceful hush of sleep is disrupted by the buzz of nasal congestion or the roar of respiratory disruption. While occasional snoring may seem harmless enough, frequent or abruptly loud snoring is often a red flag for underlying health concerns. The type of lifestyle and biological shifts common in one’s 30s can set the stage for breathing issues at night. Yet snoring tends to sneak up, so even the healthiest adults may fail to recognize when nighttime noises have crossed from normal to problematic.

No matter where you are on your health journey, it’s still possible to turn your life around and achieve physical wellbeing to get more out of life.

Critical illness can strike anytime and anyone, even healthy people. Get peace of mind by protecting yourself, your family, and your future with FWD BIG 3 Critical Illness Insurance.

It is so expensive to get sick, especially if you’re diagnosed with critical illnesses like chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. Critical illnesses not only cripple your health and dampen your spirit, but they’ll also drastically affect your finances and your family’s, too.

Want to get to a healthy weight? Adopt better eating habits? A little inspiration goes a long way. Here are a few YouTubers to inspire you to get started on your wellness journey.

As a pro athlete who had been playing basketball his whole life, San Miguel Beermen star Marcio Lassiter knew that having a growing family requires him to save up and earn as much as he can while still in PBA.

Since it is a liquid-only diet, weight loss comes as a natural aftereffect because you are taking in fewer calories. However, this can easily turn harmful if you start missing out on essential nutrients that you need to properly function.

Changes in your routine and lifestyle shouldn’t prevent you from leading a healthy life – mentally, emotionally, and physically.

Critical illness can strike anytime and anyone, even healthy people. Get peace of mind by protecting yourself, your family, and your future with FWD BIG 3 Critical Illness Insurance.

Many of us take health for granted. Perhaps we don’t even know what health means beyond the obvious. If you’ve ever wondered how to approach your health holistically, a workshop on December 18 will guide and inspire you to kickstart your journey towards celebrating the joy of wellbeing.

The world celebrates American Heart Month every February and here’s how to better focus on your heart health and physical wellbeing.

Are you having a hard time sticking to your weight loss program? When it comes to dieting, the spirit may be willing but the flesh usually has other plans. Check out these five tried and tested ways to succeed at your low-calorie diet.

Rain brings temporary mayhem, especially in the streets of Metro Manila: floods, traffic, and a slew of diseases, which, if left untreated, can cause you a lot of grief, pain, and money. Learn about the most common rainy-day illnesses, so you can better prepare your body for them.

Self-care is important to your physical and mental wellbeing. Taking time out for yourself is a necessity.

Are you physically okay? That’s great. But how is your social health? Having people to interact with does more for your health than you think.

Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the best investments you can make. But that’s usually easier said than done for most people. After all, fitness can be a tricky thing to master when you’re sitting by a desk for hours on end several times a week.

Did you know that you can still eat sweets and seafood while pregnant? These are just some of the myths we’ve debunked for you.

If you could lead a healthy lifestyle by doing certain things regularly, would you do so? Below are five of the best practices of truly healthy people. Try them and see what they could do for your holistic health.

Having cold symptoms isn't fun. You get a stuffy nose, sore throat, ceaseless sneezing, and other nasty stuff. Although medicine will help you fight it off, it wouldn’t hurt getting some backup remedies from your kitchen. Give these items a try.

Yes, your work keeps you busy, but make your career worth it by working on your physical wellbeing too.

As people quickly resume their old lives, you should remember to stay safe. The virus is still out there.

Living life to the fullest means understanding what makes you happy, what really matters, and what you want to achieve.

Toxins are everywhere. It’s in your morning coffee, your daily commute, your fast food, even your workflow. Improve your immunity to all the bad stuff with these steps to alkalize your body.

Not every ache and pain requires a trip to the doctor, especially now in the middle of a pandemic. But when do you know when you should consult with a specialist? Here are five symptoms you should watch out for.

The past two years have made you conscious of your health and mortality. As the world enters into a new phase of semi-normalcy, you seem unsure how to go about it. Here are some ways you can ease your anxiety.

Headaches, a sudden loss for words, even momentary forgetfulness—these are things some people associate with brain aneurysms. But what are aneurysms, really, and just how serious and dangerous can they be? Read on and find out.

Is your body ready to head off to the beach or have you flaked on your yearly resolution of losing pounds? If you still need to shed off a few pounds this swimsuit season, here are ways to get you started.

Want to start the day energized and motivated? Here is a list of what you should do the moment you wake up in the morning.

Have you been feeling down lately? Here are healthy foods to help you fight off the blues and protect your mental wellbeing.

Getting those coveted sculpted abs isn’t that hard—you only need to commit. To achieve great results, try these four simple exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home (or pretty much anywhere).

There is no better investment than things and activities that enhance your wellbeing. But make sure not to let trendy health & fitness fads hurt your budget.

Out with the old habits, in with new, good ones to improve our overall wellbeing. Make 2023 your year!

A mantra is a phrase or sentence that you can fall back on when things get tense. While its premise is simple, it has proven health benefits. Here are examples of mantras that can help ease your anxiety.

Life's an adventure, and we know you're out there crafting your own story. The journey to your best life is uniquely yours but you don’t have to do it alone. Because we are here. Ready to help you reach your life goals.

Your success is the result of your daily habits. Adding micro habits into your daily activities can bring lasting changes that can transform your life for the better.

Prioritize breast cancer prevention in your daily routine to ensure early detection. Learn how to make it a vital part of your life.

People of all ages are discovering the benefits of turmeric, making it a significant part of the Filipino culinary scene and traditional medicine. This vibrant yellow spice has deep roots in Asian cuisine and has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult. You can turn to delivery services to help you map out your weekly menu and count your calories.

The biggest danger in such a gathering under the sun is heatstroke or when the body overheats as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.