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Medically reviewed by Corey Pitts, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS Updated August 13th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team While eating disorders may seem primarily behavioral, there are thought processes that often ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. This October, as the nation celebrates National Cooperative Month 2025, the spotlight turns toward one of the most urgent conversations of our time: the role ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD I wrote about herbal medicine way back in 2014. That’s 10 years ago, and it’s funny how not much has changed over how we are ...

Medically reviewed by Paige Henry, LMSW, J.D. Updated April 10, 2023by BetterHelp Editorial Team While “living life with no regrets” is often cited as an aspirational goal, the reality is ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. Every October, the nation pauses to celebrate Cooperative Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the immense contributions of cooperatives to community empowerment, economic growth, and ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD It’s persimmon time so let me share again what I wrote years ago. Persimmon is an autumn fruit, harvested usually in October till December-January. But ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSW Updated August 20th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Please be advised, the below article on "I have no motivation" might mention trauma-related topics that ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. 5- Top International Cooperatives: Best Business Practices and Enterprise Innovations The cooperative movement is not only thriving in the Philippines; it is a global force ...

Medically reviewed by Julie Dodson, MA, LCSW Updated February 24th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team While ambition and mindfulness may seem to be at odds, both can be important for ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD G6PD deficiency is a genetic condition where the body does not make enough of the enzyme G6PD or the enzyme it makes is defective so ...

Medically reviewed by Nikki Ciletti, M.Ed, LPC Updated February 28th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Please be advised, the below article might mention trauma-related topics that include suicide, substance use, ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D. 2- Mission Drifting: Roadblocks on Building a True Cooperative Economy The cooperative movement is one of the world’s strongest models for inclusive and sustainable development ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD Have you ever “sensed” someone is behind you even if you didn’t see or touch that person or hear her or him coming? This is ...

Medically reviewed by Kimberly L Brownridge , LPC, NCC, BCPC, Majesty Purvis, LCMHC, and Nikki Ciletti, M.Ed, LPC Updated December 17th, 2024 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Teenagers live in an ...

By Jerome Alangui-Muguet Polonio, Ph.D The National Cooperative Summit 2025 will bring together cooperative leaders, policymakers,  .advocates, and members from across the country on October 9–10, 2025 in Baguio City ...

Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised concerns over the sale of food-like plastic toys suspected to contain health-damaging substances. As part of its safe toys for kids advocacy, ...

By Penelope A. Domogo, MD or the previous two Sundays, we discussed sugar as the main culprit for the many diseases that are occurring today, even in young people. We ...

Medically reviewed by Nikki Ciletti, M.Ed, LPCUpdated August 14th, 2025 by BetterHelp Editorial Team Being able to travel is a privilege, and it can come with many potential health and ...