Remarrying: How long should you wait after losing a spouse? The journey from grief to new love is as individual as the people walking it. For some, healing opens the door to love again in a year. For others, it may take many more—or never happen at all.
Skincare: What's the big deal about sleeping in your makeup? Some makeup products can cause irritation and allergic reactions due to certain ingredients commonly found in products like foundation.
PRIME Why running clubs are the new networking lounges for professionals Running clubs have become the new social place where Kenyans push their limits.
PRIME The logical lure: How we got hooked to puzzles, Sudoku Puzzles trigger dopamine release—the brain’s ‘feel-good’ chemical—enhancing motivation and concentration.
PRIME The workouts that silenced my anxiety, panic attacks Edinah Kerubo, sweat dripping steadily from her brow, says: “Not everyone is trying to lose weight, and neither am I looking to bulk”.
PRIME Beer-lover beats diabetes without giving up the pint Despite the transformation, one thing hasn’t changed—his love for beer.
Resistant hypertension: Doctors worry over rise in hard-to-treat cases For patients with resistant hypertension, Dr Nguchu says, they require more intensive interventions, in addition to multiple, expensive drugs.
How to address a colleague’s body odour It is not good etiquette to walk up to someone and tell them they are smelly and start offering tips.
PRIME ‘I feel great being fit at 50’ Martha Muthoni weighed 85 kilos, had diabetes, hypertension, and borderline high cholesterol.
Restorative justice: Remedies to victims of crime After a crime, the victim’s life seldom remains the same and for many it is a life changing event, as it has a negative impact on their life.
Win-win solution: Parents turn to mediation for child custody disputes As Kenya’s legal system continues to struggle with case backlogs, mediation is proving to be an invaluable tool in dispute resolution.
Are you doing intermittent fasting? These are do's and don'ts for optimal results Despite its benefits, intermittent fasting is not suitable for everyone.
Why I run and strength-train six days a week Michael Nawari, 53, says nine years ago, he could barely touch his toenails.
PRIME Rope skipping: Fun and fierce exercises that made us lose weight Three young individuals from diverse backgrounds are taking the lead: one skip at a time.
Itching during pregnancy: Causes, management and when to seek medical help While itching is common during pregnancy, it’s important to stay informed and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
PRIME Fitness coach’s boxing lessons keeps frailty and ageing at bay Men and women in their 50s are flocking to gyms to do boxing exercises or lift weights, following doctors' advice.
PRIME The 10,000 steps a day challenge: A fitness game-changer or fad? To anyone who is struggling with working out in the gym or the 10k steps, Debra advises, “Exercise and fitness have to be part of your lifestyle.
PRIME ‘You don't have to pity us’: Duo trains hard to break disability stereotypes The two para-athletes are a living testimony of the old-fashioned cliché that when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade, don’t whine.
PRIME Kenyan women turn to jaw-wiring for weight loss The women claim the procedure is non-invasive alternative and “it helps reduce face fat and curb appetite”.
Heart diseases: Why fewer patients are going overseas for treatment Kenya has highly trained cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and interventional specialists who have studied and worked in some of the best institutions worldwide.
PRIME Why boxercise is the best full-body workout for women Nowadays, it is not enough to simply be healthy—there is an added pressure to be seen as healthy and to look the part.
PRIME Sh2,000 ice baths: A plunge into Kenya's hottest wellness fad Cold baths, costing between Sh2,000 and Sh5,000 per session, are fast becoming Kenya’s hottest wellness trend.
Ticking time bomb: Is your favourite smokie kachumbari safe to eat? Despite the health risks, Kenyans continue to flock to their favourite street food vendors or open-air restaurants.
PRIME Weight loss transformation: How we achieved our dream bodies Many people struggling with weight loss have tried many diets.
Millennials are hitting 40 Here's what worries them Millennials face unique pressures, including financial challenges, remote working and less social interaction, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and even depression.
