l!fe • The Philippine Star

Dr. Rafael R. Castillo

Dr. Castillo writes a regular column for The Philippine STAR called Pulse Check.

Health

The real longevity secret is healthspan, not just lifespan

June 2, 2026

Mental Health

The loneliness epidemic: Feeling alone even when constantly connected

May 26, 2026

Health

Dr. Google strikes again: Why the internet thinks you’re dying

May 19, 2026

Politics

When leaders curse: Its impact on the national psyche

May 12, 2026

Health

When daily commute becomes a public health risk

May 5, 2026

environment

Why every Filipino home needs a zero-waste mindset

April 28, 2026

Shopping

The psychology of shopping (till your ankles file a formal complaint)

April 21, 2026

Health

When antibiotics fail: The hidden cost of self-medication

April 14, 2026

Health

When medical rounds look like EDSA rush-hour

April 7, 2026

Mental Health

Strong but exhausted: The hidden epidemic of women’s burnout

March 31, 2026

Health

Her pain, her power: Why women’s month is also about listening more carefully

March 17, 2026

Health

The fight against colon cancer starts with vigilance when it‘s in the family history

March 10, 2026

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