Ms Jee Ahn

25/09/2025

𝗗𝗘𝗛𝗬𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗘𝗟𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗫𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦

On September 23, 2025, researchers from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) published a study showing how something as simple as dehydration can silently fuel stress, anxiety, and long-term health problems.

For years, scientists have linked stress to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes, and depression. But this new research, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, reveals that not drinking enough fluids can worsen the body’s stress response, even without making people feel thirstier.

The study divided healthy young adults into two groups: those who typically consumed less than 1.5 liters of fluid daily (about seven cups of tea), and those who regularly met fluid intake recommendations, 2 liters per day for women, 2.5 liters for men. Both groups were otherwise similar in psychological traits, sleep habits, and health factors.

Over one week, participants followed their usual drinking habits while researchers tracked hydration levels in blood and urine samples. Then, each participant underwent the Trier Social Stress Test, a mock job interview and math challenge widely used to simulate real-world stress.

The results were striking. While both groups felt equally anxious and had similar rises in heart rate, the low-fluid group showed a cortisol response over 50% higher than those who were well hydrated. Cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, is known to increase risks of chronic diseases when levels are repeatedly elevated.

Even more concerning, the under-hydrated group didn’t feel thirstier, but their darker, concentrated urine revealed biological strain. According to Dr. Daniel Kashi, a physiologist at LJMU, “Poor hydration was associated with greater cortisol reactivity to the stress test. Exaggerated cortisol reactivity has been linked to poor long-term health.”

The mechanism behind this effect lies in vasopressin, a hormone released when the body senses dehydration. Vasopressin conserves water by acting on the kidneys but also signals the brain’s stress center, boosting cortisol release. Over time, this dual action can place strain on both the kidneys and the stress-response system.

Professor Neil Walsh, the study’s lead, emphasized: “Cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone and exaggerated cortisol reactivity is associated with heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Keeping a water bottle close could be a simple habit with lasting benefits.”

The findings, supported by Danone R&I, reinforce global hydration guidelines. Practical advice is simple: check your urine colorm, light yellow suggests good hydration. Whether preparing for a deadline, exam, or speech, maintaining hydration could help your body cope with stress and protect long-term health.

Journal Reference:
Daniel S. Kashi, Marianne Hunter, Jason P. Edwards, Juliane Zemdegs, Jennifer Lourenço, Anne-Cécile Mille, Erica T. Perrier, Alberto Dolci, Neil P. Walsh. Habitual fluid intake and hydration status influence cortisol reactivity to acute psychosocial stress. Journal of Applied Physiology, 2025.

Read more: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00408.2025

25/09/2025

𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗥𝗔-𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦

On August 30, 2025, researchers at the University of Copenhagen revealed groundbreaking findings that challenge what many believed about food and weight gain. For decades, scientists have debated whether it’s overeating or the very nature of industrially produced foods that causes health problems. Now, a new study provides clarity: ultra-processed foods can make you gain fat and disrupt your body—even when you consume the same calories as with unprocessed meals.

Obesity, type-2 diabetes, and declining s***m quality have all risen dramatically over the past 50 years. Ultra-processed foods, found everywhere in modern diets, have long been suspected as culprits. But until now, researchers were unsure whether the issue was excess eating or the foods themselves.

The international study, published in Cell Metabolism, recruited 43 healthy men aged 20 to 35. Each participant followed both an unprocessed and an ultra-processed diet for three weeks, separated by a three-month break. Some men were placed on calorie-maintenance plans, while others consumed an extra 500 calories daily. Importantly, both diets contained identical amounts of calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

The results were startling. Regardless of calorie intake, men on the ultra-processed diet gained about one kilogram more fat mass compared to when they ate unprocessed meals. Their cardiovascular markers also worsened. Even more concerning, researchers found elevated levels of phthalate cxMINP, a hormone-disrupting chemical used in plastics, in men consuming ultra-processed foods. Testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone, both crucial for s***m production, dropped significantly.

Jessica Preston, the study’s lead author, emphasized that “it is the processed nature of these foods that makes them harmful, not just overeating.” Professor Romain Barrès, senior author, warned that the disruption of multiple body functions in young, otherwise healthy men is alarming and should reshape how nutritional guidelines are written.

The study concludes that ultra-processed diets harm reproductive and metabolic health independently of calorie intake. The findings raise urgent questions about modern food production, everyday eating habits, and their long-term consequences for public health and fertility.

Journal Reference: Jessica M. Preston, Jo Iversen, Antonia Hufnagel, Line Hjort, Jodie Taylor, Clara Sanchez, Victoria George, Ann N. Hansen, Lars Ängquist, Susan Hermann, Jeffrey M. Craig, Signe Torekov, Christian Lindh, Karin S. Hougaard, Marcelo A. Nóbrega, Stephen J. Simpson, Romain Barrès. Effect of ultra-processed food consumption on male reproductive and metabolic health. Cell Metabolism, 2025.

Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413125003602?via%3Dihub

24/09/2025

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24/09/2025

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24/09/2025

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐬

Feeling a mix of overwhelming love and overwhelming worry? You're not alone. The journey into motherhood is beautiful, messy, and full of learning—for both you and your baby. Here are a few gentle tips to help you navigate these early days with more confidence and less pressure.

1. Trust Your Instincts. You will receive endless advice, but you know your baby best. If something feels right, it probably is. Your intuition is a powerful guide.

2. Accept All the Help. When someone offers to cook a meal, watch the baby while you shower, or fold laundry, say YES. You don't have to do it all yourself.

3. Lower Your Expectations. The house can be messy. You might have toast for dinner. It's all okay. Your only real job right now is to care for your baby and yourself.

4. Sleep When the Baby Sleeps. It's classic advice for a reason. Let the chores wait. Rest is crucial for your recovery and mental health.

5. Connect with Other Moms. Find a local group or an online community. Sharing the ups and downs with those who understand is a lifeline. You are not alone in your feelings.

6. It's Okay to Not Be Okay. If you feel sad, anxious, or overwhelmed, talk to someone—your partner, a friend, or your doctor. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

7. You Are Still You. It's easy to lose yourself in the "mom" role. Try to steal a few minutes each day to do something just for you, even if it's just drinking a hot cup of coffee.

8. You're Doing Better Than You Think. There is no such thing as a perfect mom. You are the perfect mom for your baby. Trust that you are enough, exactly as you are.

24/09/2025

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23/09/2025

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23/09/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐌: 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐉𝐎𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃

In the beautiful, busy reality of raising a family, it’s easy to see joy as a fleeting moment, a bonus that appears when the work is done. But here is your truth: your joy is not a frivolous reaction to a clean house or a quiet afternoon. It is a powerful, intentional force. It is the very atmosphere your children grow in, and one of the most profound gifts you can give them.

Choosing joy, even in the small moments, is not about ignoring challenges. It is about actively cultivating a light within yourself that becomes a guiding light for your family. This is not naive; it is necessary. It is the practice of building a home where happiness is a habit, and love is felt in the laughter as much as in the comfort.

Here are 8 gentle reminders of why nurturing your joy is a cornerstone of your parenting:

🔹 Joy is Contagious Energy
Your smile, your laughter, your lightheartedness, these are infectious. They create a ripple effect that lifts the entire mood of your home.
🔹 It Fuels Your Patience
A heart filled with joy has a deeper well of patience to draw from, turning potential frustrations into opportunities for connection.
🔹 You Create a Tapestry of Happy Memories
The memories your children will cherish most are not of a perfectly organized home, but of a home filled with your genuine laughter and delight.
🔹 Joy Strengthens Resilience
When children see you find moments of happiness amidst chaos, they learn that joy is a choice and a tool for navigating life's ups and downs.
🔹 It Makes You Deeply Attractive
Your joy draws your children to you, fostering a connection built on shared positive moments rather than just instructions and corrections.
🔹 You Model a Life Well-Lived
By prioritizing your own joy, you teach your children that their own happiness matters and is worth cultivating throughout their lives.
🔹 Joy Sparks Creativity
A happy, relaxed mind is more inventive, more playful, and better at turning ordinary moments into little adventures.
🔹 It Honors the Journey
This season is precious. Choosing joy is your way of being fully present for the magic woven into the everyday.

So, put on the music and dance in the kitchen. Be silly. Celebrate the small wins. Your joy is not a distraction from your responsibilities; it is the energy that makes fulfilling them a beautiful journey. It is, and always will be, a world-building force.


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23/09/2025

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23/09/2025

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23/09/2025

Minsan may pag ka witty din tong One Sports. Talk about perfect timing? 😂

RICCI THE SPORTS ANCHOR 😎

Phoenix Fuel Masters’ Ricci Rivero stepped off the hardcourt and into the newsroom as he appeared last night as a guest sports anchor on TV5’s primetime newscast, Frontline Pilipinas!



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23/09/2025

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐎𝐌: 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃

In the endless rhythm of caring for everyone else, it’s easy to treat your own need for rest as a sign of weakness. An item to be pushed to the bottom of the list, negotiated away, or earned only after everyone else is content. But here is your truth: rest is not a reward for finishing your work. It is an essential part of the work itself. It is the silent, powerful reset that makes everything else possible.

Your rest is not a pause from your life as a mother; it is the foundation that allows you to live it fully. When you are truly rested, you are not hiding from your responsibilities, you are fortifying yourself for them. This is not lazy. It is logical. It is how you transform exhaustion into energy and resentment into resilience.

Here are 8 gentle reminders of why your rest is a necessity, not a luxury:

🔹 Patience is a byproduct of rest. A weary mind has a short fuse. A rested soul can find grace in the chaos.
🔹 Your health is a legacy. By prioritizing rest, you are not just preserving your own well-being; you are modeling a sustainable way of life for your children.
🔹 Rest fuels creativity. The solution to a problem, the perfect word of comfort, the spark of fun—often arrives in a quiet, rested mind.
🔹 You cannot pour from an empty cup. This is a cliché for a reason: it is a fundamental truth. Your capacity to give is directly linked to your capacity to recharge.
🔹 Rest makes you present. When you are exhausted, you are merely going through the motions. Rest allows you to actually be in the moments you’re creating.
🔹 It quietens the noise. Rest creates space between the demands, allowing you to hear your own intuition and needs again.
🔹 It breaks the martyr cycle. Choosing rest is a powerful declaration that your needs matter, too. It is an act of self-respect.
🔹 Rest is an act of trust. It means trusting that the world, and your family, will not fall apart if you take a moment to simply be.

So, close your eyes for five minutes. Sit down while the kids play. Ask your partner to take over. Your rest is not a detour from your duties; it is the very path to doing them well. It is, and always will be, required.