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CelebrityThe Hive AsiaJanine Gutierrez is officially a Kapamilya
The actress is excited about working on shows and with the production teams of ABS-CBN
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaAndi Eigenmann welcomes third child
The actress announces the birth of her first son, Koa
EntertainmentYahoo Lifestyle SEASingaporean crazy rich Asian Kane Lim assembled the cast of Bling Empire
The 31-year-old told Yahoo Lifestyle SEA that he and his fellow cast member and friend, Kelly Mi Li, were the ones who pitched the show to producer Jeff Jenkins, and eventually Netflix.
EntertainmentThe Hive AsiaVice Ganda would never leave ABS-CBN
The comedian says that the network did not forsake him when his show was at its lowest
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaAlex Gonzaga anounces marriage to Mikee Morada
The actress reveals that they have actually tied the knot in November
EntertainmentThe Hive AsiaJerrold Tarog not involved in "Darna" series
The director says that he has no involvement in the TV series due to scheduling conflicts
EntertainmentThe Hive AsiaKathNiel to star in Jual Miguel Severo's series
The love team is excited to be working in a new drama conceptualised by their good friend
EntertainmentYahoo Lifestyle SEAPunk band Green Day cancels concerts in Asia due to COVID-19 pandemic
Green Day's concerts in Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei and Seoul have been cancelled this year.
LifestyleThe Hive AsiaKathNiel will not stray away from plans
The couple says they will not suddenly decide to get married and ruin their perfect plans
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaDerek Ramsay dismisses rumours with Ellen Adarna
The actor says he is puzzled over the interest people have over a simple dinner gathering
HealthEat This, Not That!Drinking This Much Alcohol Could Shorten Your Life by 5 Years, Says Study
It's no secret that alcohol consumption has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study of 6,000 Americans conducted by the Rand Corporation's American Life Panel and published on JAMA Network Open last year, binge drinking has been significantly on the rise since the onset of COVID-related lockdowns, especially among female respondents. Another survey, conducted by Blue Cross Blue Shield, found that alcohol consumption overall—not just binge-drinking—spiked by 23 percent in the first few months of the pandemic. Additionally, a survey by The Recovery Village, updated in December of last year, found that 55 percent of respondents reported an increase of alcohol consumption in the prior month, with 18 percent reporting a significant increase. "In the states hit hardest by the coronavirus (NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT), 67 percent reported an increase in past-month alcohol use," the report notes.As more evidence mounts that widespread alcohol use is on the rise, it's important to note the potential health consequences for people who are drinking more. "In addition to a range of negative physical health associations, excessive alcohol use may lead to or worsen existing mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression, which may themselves be increasing during COVID-19," noted the researchers at the Rand Corporation.As we've reported, the dangerous side effects of drinking alcohol every day are numerous and include a greater risk of heart disease, a greater risk of infertility, osteoporosis, liver damage, and prolong slurred speech. But according to a recent study published in journal The Lancet, there's an even bigger side effect any heavy drinker should be mindful of every time they're fixing a cocktail at home or sidling up to a bar: You could be shortening your life by years.RELATED: The One Vitamin Doctors Are Urging Everyone to Take Right NowThe study drew on data of roughly 600,000 alcohol drinkers and monitored their health over a period of time. Ultimately, the researchers concluded that drinking more alcohol was linked to a greater risk of heart failure, stroke, aneurysms, and even death—regardless of the gender of the person drinking. According to their calculations: Adults who drink seven to 14 drinks per week may be shortening their lives by six months, adults who drink 14 to 15 drinks per week may be shortening their lives by one to two years, and heavier drinkers who consume in excess of 25 drinks every week may be shortening their lifespans by four to five years.For what it's worth, scientists have long known that light drinking, defined as one to three drinks per week, can be healthy and actually have benefits. A study published in PLOS Medicine found that those who adhered to those aforementioned guidelines actually had a lower cancer or death risk than people who actually had one drink per week or didn't drink at all. That being said, the study authors of The Lancet study noted succinctly: "Our results show that the safest level of drinking is none."If you're finding that your drinking habits are out of control, it could be time to seek out professional help. One of the best ways to find out, according to doctors, is to simply try to stop and gauge your success. "Don't drink for a month," advises Robert Doyle, MD, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and co-author of the book Almost Alcoholic. "If that's hard for you, then maybe it's a problem. Or ask the people around you what they think. If it's causing them distress, then it's a significant problem." And no matter how much you're drinking, make sure you avoid The Most Dangerous Alcoholic Drink for Your Body, According to Experts.
EntertainmentThe Hive AsiaElisse Joson is part of new movie, "Izla"
The actress works with Barry Gonzales again after "The Mall, The Merrier"
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaAra Mina is engaged to Dave Almarinez
The actress said yes to his proposal while in San Pedro
HealthEat This, Not That!Drinking This Tea Can Help You Burn Fat in Your Sleep, Study Shows
When it comes to blasting belly fat, HIIT workouts and intermittent fasting may come to mind first—but what about tea?New research published in the journal Nutrients reveals that drinking oolong tea may help you scorch fat while you're sleeping. More specifically, researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan found that drinking just two cups of the traditional Chinese tea each day revs up fat-burning processes in the body. (Related: 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.)"Like all teas, oolong contains caffeine, which impacts energy metabolism by increasing our heart rate. However, studies suggest that tea consumption may also increase the breakdown of fat, independent of the effects of caffeine," senior author of the study, Professor Kumpei Tokuyama, said in a statement."We therefore wanted to examine the effects of oolong consumption versus caffeine alone on energy and fat metabolism among a group of healthy volunteers."What the researchers found after studying participants for two weeks? Both oolong tea—which is partially oxidized and is neither fully considered a green or black tea, given it displays characteristics of both—and pure caffeine increased fat breakdown by 20% compared to those who took a placebo.An even more impressive finding is that the positive effects oolong tea had on the body were sustained throughout the night. Oddly enough, neither the group who drank oolong tea or pure caffeine over that two-week period experienced an increase in energy expenditure. This observation suggests that participants may have developed a tolerance to the stimulatory effects of both treatments.On top of this, there were no noticeable changes in either group's sleep patterns, or even the time it took for them to fall asleep, despite the fact that both treatments involved caffeine—a known sleep disruptor. Lack of sleep can then also disrupt energy metabolism—a group of processes the body uses to break down food and use it as energy—which can cause weight gain over time. However, oolong didn't appear to have any negative effects on participants' sleep.So, should you consider drinking oolong every day? Professor Tokuyama says that while the effects oolong had on fat breakdown during sleep suggest the tea could help control body weight, it's unclear if these effects will actually lead to fat loss over a prolonged period of time."In addition, we want to trial a decaffeinated oolong tea to better distinguish the effects of caffeine from other components of tea, which will help us understand exactly how oolong helps with fat breakdown," he said in the statement.Now, make sure you read up on Side Effects of Drinking Caffeine, According to Science.
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaPaulo Avelino confirms Janine Gutierrez's network transfer
The actor says that his new movie "Ngayon Kaya" co-stars "our newest Kapamilya"
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaBea Alonzo, Dominic Roque sparked dating rumours again
The two stars posted individual photos of them having dinner at the same place
HealthYahoo Style UKCoffee linked to lower risk of prostate cancer, study suggests
The popular pick-me-up has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaPatrick Garcia and wife expecting baby number four
The couple shared the good news on their YouTube channel
NewsThe Hive AsiaDong Abay threatens lawsuit over misidentification
The rock icon was angered over two people accusing him of joining the Capitol Hill siege
TechnologyYahoo Lifestyle SEAThe coolest consumer tech innovations you can find at CES 2021
Consumers today are now expecting more accessible, convenient solutions to maintain their health and wellness.
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaBianca Umali excited about "Legal Wives"
The actress couldn't wait to play the third wife to Dennis Trillo's character
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaCharlie Dizon says life changed since winning Best Actress
The actress says she has more followers now on social media
ScienceAFP RelaxIdentical twins not so identical after all: study
Genetic differences between identical twins can begin very early in embryonic development, according to a study Thursday that researchers said has implications for how these siblings help scientists tease out the effects of nature versus nurture.
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaJanella Salvador and Markus Paterson: No wedding plans
The couple wants to focus on raising baby Jude for the time being
CelebrityThe Hive AsiaElisse Joson does not miss working in love team
The actress says she learns a lot more from her solo projects