Mind & Body
A sound mind in a sound body. Covering all things Health and Education.
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Yes, You Can Die of Laughter—But It’s Extremely Rare
Laughing is usually associated with happiness, stress relief, and feeling good. But in extremely rare situations, an intense bout of…
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Bad Sleep Ages Your Brain Faster Than You Think
You already know a bad night’s sleep makes the next day harder: sluggishness, a short temper, forgetting why you walked…
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Habagat and El Niño: How Changing Weather Can Affect Your Health
Today’s weather looks a lot like a sunny morning, a rainy afternoon, and a switch between chilly and humid air.…
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Saliva Not Safe As Lubricant for Sex – Doctor
When it comes to sex, lubrication can help reduce friction and make the experience more comfortable. But what happens when…
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Brain Training May Lower Dementia Risk by 25%, Study Finds
Could a few mental exercises help protect your brain as you age? A major long-term study explored whether structured brain…
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Affordable Dialysis Machine by UP Graduates Wins James Dyson Award
Two graduates of the University of the Philippines Diliman have developed an affordable dialysis machine that aims to make home-based…
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World Mental Health Day: How Do Hobbies Help Us Cope?
Hobbies often get dismissed as a way to pass the time, yet the activities people enjoy can steady the mind.…
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PISA 2025 Shows Filipino Students Are Improving in Reading, But Is It Enough?
The Philippines PISA 2025 results offer a welcome sign of progress for Philippine education, with Filipino students posting higher scores…
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DepEd to Teach Proper Condom Use Starting Grade 8
The Department of Education (DepEd) will teach students the proper use of condoms and other contraceptives starting in Grade 8,…
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When Vaccine Misinformation Becomes a Health Risk
We often associate fake news with politics, but it can also trickle down to something more personal: our health. Vaccine…
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