Health and Wellness

The Benefits of Fasting

Fasting has become increasingly popular over the years, especially among the health community. Aside from knowing that people fast during this season of Lent for spiritual purposes, many people also do it for mental and physical reasons.

Ways to have a Meaningful Holy Week at Home

Staying at home this Holy week? Here are some activities you can do to make the most out of your four-day break.

Athletic or Athlete’s Foot?

Dry and itchy foot that scales your skin? Burning and stinging sensation in between your toes? Inflammation or swelling that leads to blisters? You probably have an Athlete’s foot.

Sports Drink: to Drink or not to Drink?

Do you take sports drinks every time you do work outs or play you favorite sports? Those stuff that promises to help build muscle, lose weight and keep you hydrated? Do you really need them to enhance your performance? Let’s find out!

Is it the Genes or the Gym?

Some people are more genetically inclined to be more athletic. But it doesn’t end there. If you have this “sport gene” as they say and you want to excel on it, you have to hone it.

Can you Die Because of a Broken Heart?

Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. In fact, tests show dramatic changes in rhythm and blood substances that are typical of a heart attack. But unlike a heart attack, there’s no evidence of blocked heart arteries in broken heart syndrome.