What to eat during cancer treatment Cancer patients must work closely with a nutritionist to calculate their required intake of proteins, minerals, and other nutrients.
How support groups restore hope for cancer patients Cancer foundations play a vital role in providing support and comfort.
PRIME Grace Kinyua’s biggest life conquests on hiking trail Mother of two conquers 'mountains' that ground many women to live a truly fulfilling life.
PRIME Gum chewing: Habit, obsession, or both? Dr Amos Mwasamwaja, a consultant gastroenterologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, says chewing gum is often recommended after surgery to stimulate GI movement.
PRIME At 61, Hesbon Limisi reveals secret of ageless strength He strides into the Workout Warehouse gym with an aura of confidence and executes explosive burpees, his go-to warm-up exercises, with ease.
H. pylori: Why it is likely you have this stealthy bacteria Dr Mwasamwaja says that the biggest issue they currently face while treating H. pylori is that most people have become resistant to antibiotics.
Irritable bowel: All you need to know about this condition Researchers believe that IBS results from a complex interaction between the brain, gut and digestive system.
PRIME The high price backsliders pay on fitness track Can fitness aficionados avoid fitness regression when they can no longer keep up?
PRIME Germany courts Kenyan nurses as population ages The ageing population among Germans is attributed to longer life expectancy and falling birth rates.
Body fat: Why women’s weight settles around waist Fat stored around the abdomen protects internal organs and the body tends to retain it as a last resort, making it difficult to lose.
PRIME How I set up my Sh350,000 home gym If you have the space and a small starting budget, you can put together a gym that works for you.
Quality care for childhood cancer a right, not a favour Ultimately, our values and humanity as Kenyans can only be measured by how well we treat the most vulnerable, especially children.
Understanding teen suicide and how parents can help "The pain is indescribable," begins *Rachel Keya*, her voice thick with grief. “You never imagine outliving your child, and when it happens because of suicide, there’s this additional layer of...
PRIME Pet ambulances: Vets tap demand for emergency care At their clinics, they now get calls, texts, and messages requesting animal services from all over Kenya.
PRIME Monotony to mastery: Loice’s journey in cycling Loice’s passion for cycling, which started in 2014, has blossomed into more than just a hobby.
Age-old question: To stretch or not to stretch for fitness? Static stretching involves placing a muscle to its maximum possible range and holding that position for a period of time generally 30 seconds is recommended.
Poor eating habits: Childhood obesity risks parents shouldn’t ignore Children are keen observers and often emulate the behaviours they see in their parents.
Doctor’s take on how to bring back the ‘fire’ Many women have been conditioned to think that pleasure during sex isn’t meant for them, or that it’s primarily for men.
PRIME A technical mountain climber's life lessons The mountains are a scrupulous teacher and he is a studious learner. Martin Mumo's expeditions have left him with many lessons.
Creative arts therapy: Medics draw, dance and write their way through burnout Study participants experienced less burnout and expressed a lower desire to leave their jobs.
Stillness in a busy world: The power of meditation Have you ever tried meditation? How long did it take you?
How trauma transforms us Survivors of trauma often face vivid, intrusive flashbacks, as if their mind is stuck in a horror movie that keeps replaying.
Apple cider and cloves: Benefits, half-truths and the dangers of this health tonic Historically known for its antibacterial properties and use in cooking, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has found new life as a health tonic.
PRIME Flawlessly flabby-less: From the butt of jokes to a confident woman Critical remarks were her wake-up call and Nyambura knew she needed to take action.
Got back pain? That belly fat may be source of your anguish To maintain alignment, you need to have strong and flexible muscles in your back, legs and abdomen.