LOOK: Alice Dixson sizzles at age 47

MANILA - Actress Alice Dixson proves that sexiness has no age limit as she showed off her toned body on the beach during her 47th birthday.

Posing in a white bikini, Dixson wowed her fans and followers, who wondered how she has aged so gracefully.

"#thisishowido47," wrote Dixson, who played the title role in the 1990 film adaptation of Mars Ravelo's "Dyesebel."

Here are some photos from the 47-year-old actress' birthday celebration.

Mobile users can view the desktop version of the slideshow here.

Photo from Instagram.com/alicedixson

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Doctors issue warning on 'dad bod' trend

MANILA – “Dad bod” is not the way to go.

This was the statement made by some healthcare experts amid the “dad bod” trend among men over 25 who have noticeable bellies and still get to catch women’s interest.

According to healthcare experts, they are worried that the continuing fad might increase the number of obese males in the Philippines.

According to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), there are 20.9% of obese men in the country.

“Some men most probably rejoiced when they heard that women get attracted to men who are flabbier,” said Carmie de Leon, vice president for sales and marketing of Healthway Medical. “But this rings the bell for healthcare experts.”

De Leon said it is alarming “that different health conditions are already surfacing beyond what our eyes can see.”

Dr. Helen Dy-Eduvas of Healthway Medical, for her part, added that having a huge belly is not a sign of good health since “they become candidates for acquiring a heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and even cancer.”

“When your waistline gains girth, your abdominal fat breaks down easily into fatty acids that flow directly into the liver and into your muscles,” said Dy-Eduvas. “The most affected part will be your cardiovascular system. When this happens, men will risk themselves to acquire the deadliest disease in the country.”

De Leon said it is normal for men to desire to always be at their best “but confidence should not be dependent on what people think or say.”

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Hair loss, pimples linked to stress

MANILA – If you are shedding hair more than usual or develop dry, itchy skin, you may need a change of scenery or lifestyle.

According to dermatologist Dr. Grace Beltran, hair loss and skin problems may be caused by too much stress.

Beltran said stress can induce pimples, lesions and rashes, which may develop into a skin disease affecting a person’s entire body.

“Ang stress pwedeng directly mag-induce ng skin lesions, pwede ding may genetic problem to begin with tapos na-aggravate ng stress,” she told dzMM’s “Magandang Gabi, Dok.”

“The more stressed you are, the more sensitive you become,” she added.

Beltran said shedding and thinning of hair is also linked to stress, and may occur 3 to 4 months after a stressful episode in a person’s life, including sickness, surgery and pregnancy.

Beltran said a person experiencing stress should try and control it by relaxing, engaging in a new hobby or a change in lifestlye.

“Baguhin mo ‘yung lifestyle mo. Kapag nai-istress ka na, do something about it. Parang mag-liwaliw ka na kaunti,” she said.

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5 tips on how to find your style

Finding your personal style is as easy as shopping for a new pair of shoes if you know your right size.

Follow Metro’s guide to a brand new you and discover your hidden style star.

1. Form your narrative

The key is founded knowledge. Who you are depends on a lot of things, like your educational background, the environment you grew up in, your work, your status, and your dreams and aspirations. Therefore, who you want to communicate yourself to be would depend on how you want to shape the conversation.

2. Know the difference between fashion and style

Style is how you put yourself together, something very personal. Fashion is just an interpretation of the culture around us.

3. Find your tribe

Tribes are subcultures where you might feel an affinity with. The way to go about it is to look through our workshop in Metrowear, “Style DNA,” where different personal style archetypes are dissected, with examples for each one.

4. Ask advice from your muse

Find your star style and figure out how much of what they’ve been wearing is something you might want to wear for yourself, given your body type.

5. Edit, then shop

The last thing you’ll have to do is to find the clothes that you’ll need for your look, and to start shopping for it. To do this, you’ll need a shopping list and a mood board similar to what we did earlier. That way, you’ll see which of your items can still be used, and which ones you can throw away.

For more on the article, check out Metro magazine's August 2013 issue out in newsstands nationwide. Digital edition available on the iTunes App Store.

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Priscilla Mereilles back in shape after childbirth

Priscilla Mereilles is back in shape months after giving birth to her first born by husband John Estrada. Mereilles admitted that it was not easy to lose weight and even got depressed. "I got a little bit depressed. You know small jokes and here and there sometimes I get hurt but I know actually he's not really joking, he's just trying to find a way telling me 'Babe, you really need to lose weight.' So I tried on my own by reducing first, I tried to remove the rice, the bread," Mereilles said. Umagang Kay Ganda, November 30, 2012

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