Belly fat isn’t just a nuisance that makes your clothes feel tight — it’s also seriously harmful. This type of fat, known as visceral fat, surrounds your organs and increases your risk of diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and more. If you’re wondering how to burn belly fat fast, you’re not alone — and yes, […]
Study Links Domestic Fear to Increased Physical Activity Among Kenyan Women A groundbreaking study has revealed a troubling link between fear of partner in Kenya and women’s exercise habits. While fitness is often seen as a pursuit of health or appearance, for many Kenyan women, it’s becoming a way to cope with psychological distress at […]
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is defined as the consistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance (NIH, 1993). Although once considered a primarily psychological issue, ED is now recognized as a multifactorial medical condition with vascular, neurological, hormonal, and psychological components. Its significance extends beyond sexual function—it is often an early […]
In recent years, reports have emerged of Kenyan citizens being duped into selling their kidneys, often under misleading promises or coercive circumstances. This growing underground practice, while rarely openly discussed, reflects deeper socioeconomic, legal, and healthcare system failures in Kenya and the broader global context. Kidney trafficking is a form of organ trade that not […]
Effective blood pressure management is a cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention. While pharmacological interventions play a critical role, lifestyle adjustments are the foundational, non-invasive strategies that benefit all individuals with elevated blood pressure (BP)—including those not yet diagnosed with hypertension. This essay explores how lifestyle changes such as dietary modification, weight loss, physical activity, alcohol […]
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is one of the most prevalent and modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), stroke, kidney failure, and premature mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years globally have hypertension, with two-thirds living in low- and middle-income countries (WHO, 2023). Effective blood […]
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, telehealth and wellness apps have become indispensable tools for managing health and wellness. These apps provide everything from virtual doctor consultations to fitness tracking, mental health support, sleep optimization, and chronic condition management. As healthcare increasingly shifts towards a more accessible and patient-centered model, utilizing the best telehealth and wellness […]
In recent years, global health organizations have sounded the alarm over a concerning rise in vaccine-preventable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have jointly warned that a combination of misinformation, population growth, humanitarian crises, and funding cuts is putting global immunization efforts at risk. These factors are not only […]
