Alexandra Eala looks forward to the pressure of the world’s biggest stages in her sport, she tells CBS Mornings, after becoming a breakout star at the US Open.
Eala shares how her grandfather supported her tennis aspirations, inspiring young athletes in her home country of the Philippines and her mentality on the court: “A dream is only a dream until it becomes a reality.”
SOLD-OUT MATCH!
Sobeys Stadium is packed as the crowd watches the match between Filipina tennis star Alex Eala and American Alycia Parks for Round 2 of the WTA1000 National Bank Open in Toronto, Canada on Thursday.
“Tickets were sold out almost the moment Eala’s match time was announced,” the National Bank Open announced.
Eala's supporters wave the Philippine flag and banners to cheer her. (Screenshots/Premier Sports 2)
This is what happens to your body after 35
After the age of 35, the body begins to change in quiet ways that many people ignore. The same energy you had in your twenties slowly starts to decline, metabolism becomes slower, recovery takes longer, and small health issues that were once insignificant can gradually develop into serious conditions. This is the stage where many people still feel young, yet the body has already begun its transition into a different phase of life.
One of the biggest mistakes people above 35 make is assuming that feeling fine means being healthy. Many diseases do not show symptoms early. High blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol problems, and heart-related issues often develop silently over years before they are discovered. That is why regular medical checkups become extremely important at this stage. Knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and general health status can prevent problems before they become life-threatening.
Diet also becomes more important after 35. What you eat begins to have a stronger impact on your body than it did in your younger years. Excess sugar, processed foods, and constant late-night eating gradually weaken the body’s systems. A balanced diet with more vegetables, fruits, clean proteins, and enough water becomes essential if you want your body to remain strong for the decades ahead.
Physical activity is another key factor. After 35, the body needs consistent movement to maintain strength and flexibility. This does not mean extreme exercise, but regular walking, light strength training, stretching, or any form of physical activity that keeps the body active. A sedentary lifestyle at this age can quickly accelerate health decline.
Stress management is equally important. Many people in their mid-thirties are dealing with career pressure, family responsibilities, financial obligations, and societal expectations. Constant stress without proper rest can damage both physical and mental health. Learning to rest, sleep properly, and occasionally disconnect from pressure is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
The truth is that the habits you build after 35 will largely determine the quality of your life at 50, 60, and beyond. Taking care of your health at this stage is not about fear, it is about preparation. Your body has carried you this far, and the decisions you make now will decide how well it carries you for the rest of your life.
When he died eight days ago, his face was everywhere. Every platform carried his photo. Everyone had something to say. The timelines were heavy with grief. For two days, it felt as though the whole country paused.
But eight days later, the noise has faded. His name is no longer on people’s lips. His image has been swept aside like dust in harmattan wind. Life has continued, as it always does. Only his family still sits with the real weight of it. Only they feel the ache that does not trend and does not expire.
Are we meant to mourn forever? But there is something sobering about how quickly the world moves on when a person dies. It reminds you that applause is brief, attention is fleeting, and the crowd does not stay long.
So laugh while your lungs are strong enough to carry it. Cry when you must. Love deeply and allow yourself to be loved in return. Travel if you can. Eat good food. Sit with friends and merry. Forgive quickly. Carry no hatred in your chest; it is too heavy for such a short journey.
Do that thing you have been postponing. Stop telling yourself “one day.” Help someone. Share what you have. Give, even if it is small.
All we truly have is now. The present hour. Make every second, minute, and hour count. Live your best life.