Nutrition

Give your body the nourishment it needs to thrive and feel amazing

Cold Storage

Legacy, Values, and Wellness (When a Founder Leaves) 

As The Philippine STAR celebrates its 40th anniversary, the story of Cold Storage founder Mariano Qua reminds us that the greatest legacy is not merely a successful business, but the values passed from one generation to the next. A reflection on family, stewardship, and the deeper meaning of wellness.
The Health Story of A Nation

Paper Trail 

Health history is more than medical breakthroughs. It is the story of how a nation learns, heals, and grows. Paper Trail explores four decades of The Philippine STAR's reporting on public health, scientific progress, disease prevention, and the evolving conversations that continue today through Joyful Wellness.
PMOS Daily Habits

Five Lifestyle Habits That Can Help Manage PMOS (Formerly PCOS)

PMOS is more than a reproductive condition. Learn five evidence-based lifestyle habits, from balanced nutrition and exercise to sleep, stress management, and self-compassion, that can help support hormone balance and long-term health.
Magnesium for better sleep

Magnesium for Better Sleep: Which Form Does Science Support?

Magnesium has become one of the most talked-about supplements for better sleep. Learn what current science says about magnesium glycinate, citrate, L-threonate, and oxide, and why supplements work best alongside healthy sleep habits.
acne skincare routine

The Beginner’s Guide to Building an Acne Skincare Routine

Does acne require a complicated skincare routine? Learn how to build a simple, beginner-friendly regimen backed by science while supporting healthier skin and greater confidence.
Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent Fasting: Separating Evidence from Wellness Trends

Intermittent fasting has become one of today's most popular wellness trends. But does it really work? Explore the science behind its benefits, limitations, and who should avoid it.
Wellness myths vs. Science

Wellness Myths vs. Science: How to Make Smarter Health Choices

Every scroll promises another wellness trend, but what does science actually say? This week's Sunday Edit explores how curiosity, credible research, and practical habits can help us make wiser health decisions.
Caloric deficit

Caloric Deficit Explained: A Smarter, Healthier Way to Manage Weight

Trying to find the perfect diet? Learn how a caloric deficit works, why emotional eating matters, and how simple, sustainable habits can help you build a healthier relationship with food.
Wellness shifts

The Week We Stop Chasing More

Every Sunday offers a chance to begin again. This week's Joyful Wellness Sunday Edit explores five practical wellness shifts, from simplifying your finances and rethinking comfort food to moving with purpose and finding joy in everyday habits.
Weekly Nutrition hacks

The Joyful Plate: Weekly Nutrition Hacks That Actually Work

Discover five science-backed nutrition hacks, from feeding your gut microbiome to making smarter use of leftovers, that can help support digestion, energy, and long-term wellness. Practical, realistic, and designed for busy lives, these small food shifts prove that lasting health often begins with the simplest habits.
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.