Hypertension: The Silent Killer?
Blood pressure is the measure of the force exerted by blood as it travels through the blood vessels after the heart has pumped it. If you have had your blood…
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Masturbation and the art of self-abuse
Masturbation. The buzzword of my generation. At one point or another, we’ve all had it (Haven’t we? Haven’t we?) Has someone ever told you they wanted some me-time? What do…
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Is It Safe to Smoke E-cigarettes
“You see, E-cigs produce no smoke. The smoke is the problem with traditional tobacco cigs. It contains tar which results in lung cancer. E-cigs are really the safe way to…
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How Healthy Are Mushrooms?
Delicious! Photo by Sébastien Marchand on Unsplash Some grow on their own accord. Others, you have to plant. But just how healthy are mushrooms? Mushrooms are a type of fungi…
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Why Sleep Is Important for Good Health
This diagram is courtesy of Healthline Just like a balanced diet, water and oxygen, sleep is a basic human need for the better functioning of the mind and body. So…
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How to Deal With Painful Menstrual Cramps
Dysmenorrhea is a term used to describe painful menstrual cramps that occur every month in a woman’s cycle. Not all women are affected by this. Some experience severe pains while…
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How To Know You Are Abusing Drugs
Drug abuse in Kenya is now bordering on becoming a catastrophe. But how do you know you are abusing drugs? Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of…
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How can exercise improve chronic conditions?
Have you ever wondered how exercise can improve a chronic condition? Maybe you have. Maybe not. There is reason now more than ever before to be concerned about the rising…
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You Need To Take Time Off Your Screen
These days, taking care of your health comprises of many things. Among them is the need to take time off your screen. Picture this; Upon waking up, you quickly take…
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Why We Need to Drink Water Even When It is Cold
There are many reasons why we need to drink water even when it is cold. Yes, you read right. The sight of water in the cold season does not always…
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