Breast Cancer and the Breast Self-Exam

The most effective way to detect breast cancer is by mammography, and a clinical breast exam can complement mammography screening. But medical organizations don’t all agree on the recommendation for breast self-exams, which is an option starting in their 20s. Doctors should discuss the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam with their patients. What Is a [...]

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Lack Of Mentorship or Just Twisted Young Minds

When is the last time you saw a youth with the photograph of the most respected CEO in Kenya as their screen saver? I haven’t seen graffiti of brilliant professionals or inspiring industrialists sprayed on matatus or the college halls of residence in my alma mater (arguably the home to the most brilliant graffiti). I [...]

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The Elusive Sleep

Sleep and the human being. It’s a love-hate relationship that begins in childhood, when it seems all that parents want to do is get the children in bed as soon as the sun sets, and all the children want is to stay up longer to see what more delights playtime has to offer at night. [...]

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Drinking Water To Loose Weight

The secret to some fast weight loss without exercise or diet changes is to drink more water! Chronic dehydration is probably the most common cause of a lot of our health ailments. There are two main reasons so many people are dehydrated these days. We eat less vegetables and fruits (which are water-dense) and more [...]

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Healthy Snack Recipe

“This creamy fruit dip has only three ingredients. If you want a simple dip that’s the perfect complement to fruit, especially strawberries, please try this one.” Prep Time: 5 Min Ready In: 3 Hrs 5 Min Original Recipe Yield 2 cups Ingredients * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1 (14 ounce) can [...]

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Benefits Of Sugar

Not all sugar is the same. Generally, highly processed sugars contain fewer nutrients and provide few, if any, health benefits. But, raw sugar and less processed alternative sugars like those derived from dates, fruits, palms and coconut palm trees tend to provide more benefits. According to experts, raw sugar has medicinal value. It improves circulation, [...]

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