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How digestive health shapes your mood and mental clarity

We often only think about gut health when bloating or discomfort hits, but this complex system quietly influences everything from your hormones to your overall well-being

By Joan Oyiela 2026-05-05 10:21:17

How digestive health shapes your mood and mental clarity

Stop counting calories, smarter eating habits matter more for weight loss

By Dr Alfred Murage 2026-04-10 10:32:38

Your body knows how to detox and here's how to help it naturally

While the word “detox” often brings to mind special diets or cleanses, your body’s organs, especially the liver, kidneys, skin and lungs, are constantly working to keep you healthy

By Dr Alfred Murage 2026-01-16 08:59:07

Skating Celebs: Young Kenyan skaters gain massive experience in tour of South Korea

Kenyan skaters' recent tour of Korea has opened their eyes and whetted their appetite for bigger things.

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Apr. 6, 2011

Skating Celebs: Young Kenyan skaters gain massive experience in tour of South Korea

New study: Red meat is not that bad after all

Is red meat really the villain on your plate? New research reveals the risks may be overstated, but local experts still urge caution and moderation when it comes to meaty meals

By Ayoki Onyango
Oct. 22, 2025

New study: Red meat is not that bad after all

Wellness in a cup: Kenya's tea culture evolves with bold fruit infusions

Flavours such as hibiscus, chamomile, citrus peel, vanilla and ginger offer not only appealing aromas but also valuable health benefits

By Ryan Kerubo
Oct. 1, 2025

Wellness in a cup: Kenya's tea culture evolves with bold fruit infusions

Cut through the sugar overload and live healthier

Sugar is in almost everything we eat. The question is, how much is too much?

By Ryan Kerubo
Sep. 18, 2025

Cut through the sugar overload and live healthier

How meat is making our medicines useless

Research by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership in Kenya has shown that about 80 per cent of livestock keepers regularly use antibiotics and 95 per cent obtain them without prescriptions

By Ryan Kerubo
Aug. 28, 2025

How meat is making our medicines useless

How much water should you really drink?

Too much of something, even water, can be harmful. While water keeps us alive, overhydration can lead to a rare but serious condition called hyponatraemia

By Ryan Kerubo
Aug. 6, 2025

Vitamin C supplements may be a waste of money, experts warn

Unless someone has specific dietary needs, vitamin supplements are likely a waste of money, and in some cases, they may even be harmful to one's health

By Ayoki Onyango
Jul. 31, 2025

Vitamin C supplements may be a waste of money, experts warn

Study: Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol

Consuming 50 grams of almonds, roughly 45 nuts, each day may help improve cholesterol levels and deliver a variety of metabolic health benefits

By Noel Nabiswa
Jul. 24, 2025

Study: Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol

How diet and fasting could reverse Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes isn't permanent, it's an overflow of sugar in the body. By cutting refined carbs and using fasting to burn stored glucose, you can control and reverse this condition naturally

By Noel Nabiswa
Jul. 4, 2025