Here’s two new wellness buzzwords that will surely create a lifestyle stir – spa parties and spa dates.

As the season for love and giving (and extra weight gain!) approaches, I thought it would be more appropriate to dedicate this week’s column to those of you who may be dreading attending family reunions in light of your appearance. Not that you need much improvement, but perhaps the past year has taken its toll on your body? Or maybe you just want to look your best before facing the whole congregation of loved ones? Whatever the reason, you may be delighted to hear that science offers a great new alternative for looking your best during (and perhaps after?) the season.

Bodybuilders of international caliber will form part of a large entourage of great champions arriving in Manila for the 23rd SEAGAMES Philippines 2005. PFBB president & newly-elected ABBF vice-president Luciano "Sonny" Lim, who heads the SEAG Bodybuilding Organizing Committee, will lead the reception.

About 95 employees of Abenson Inc. had set out to find out if their hearts were smart when they took the Quaker Oatmeal Smart Heart Challenge for 30 days and came out of it happy and victorious! Who wouldn’t be elated when there was a marked difference in cholesterol levels to signify that they are well on their way to having a healthy heart?