What Is Cholesterol?
Many people ask the question, what is cholesterol? It is an oil-based substance found in blood (though it does not mix with the blood, which is water-based) and in all cells of the body. It travels around the body in lipoproteins categorized as LDL and HDL. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is unhealthy or “bad” cholesterol. High-density […]
FIVE CHALLENGES OF DIABETES IN KENYA
Diabetes is a global epidemic affecting an estimated 382 million people worldwide.
10 TIPS TO STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE KENYAN WINTER
Keeping well hydrated during cold months ensures that the barriers used to protect your body from colds and flu are fully functional and completely intact.
SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread to the pelvis and abdomen. At an advanced stage, ovarian cancer is more difficult to treat. Because it is difficult to detect in its early stages, there are more deaths from ovarian cancer than any other gynecological cancer.
Tips to Improve Your Blood Circulation
Would you believe that if we were to connect every capillary, artery, and vein in one adult, such that we link them in one continuous length; they would cover a distance of 100000 KM? That is enough to wrap around planet earth 2.5 times! Your blood covers a great distance while circulating to every part […]
