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Kenya loses billions of shillings each year to the hidden costs of stress and burnout. Reports from the Ministry of Health estimate that workplace burnout gobbles in excess of Sh50 billion annually in lost productivity, while mental health conditions cost the nation a further Sh62.2 billion – nearly 0.6 percent of the Gross Domestic Product…
Prebiotic foods are not digested by us directly; instead, they serve as fuel for beneficial gut bacteria. Think of them as “fertilizer” for the microbes you want thriving. Foods such as garlic, onions, asparagus, leeks, bananas and whole grains contain compounds like inulin, fructo-oligosaccharides, and resistant starches that select for good bacteria like Bifidobacteria and…
Dolly Parton’s sister said Tuesday (Oct 7) that the American country star’s condition was not “so serious” after asking fans to pray for the singer, who has postponed several concerts due to health issues. Parton, 79, delayed her upcoming Las Vegas gigs last week due to unspecified “health challenges”, and disclosed that she was set…
A team of scientists has identified five different sleep profiles that link the quality of a person’s shut-eye with a variety of health, psychological, and lifestyle outcomes. Although it’s something we all do frequently, the science of sleep is still pretty murky. For the new study, the scientists examined multiple aspects of sleep quality and…
Researchers led by Aurore Perrault at Concordia University, Canada and Valeria Kebets at McGill University, Canada, have used a complex data-driven analysis to uncover relationships among multiple aspects of sleep and individual variation in health, cognition, and lifestyle. Published on October 7th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, the study reveals five sleep-biopsychosocial profiles and…
Sleep is not one-size-fits-all: individual sleep styles are connected to distinct health, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Credit: Vitaly Gariev, Unsplash (CC0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Researchers led by Aurore Perrault at Concordia University, Canada and Valeria Kebets at McGill University, Canada, have used a complex data-driven analysis to uncover relationships among multiple aspects of sleep and individual variation…
The Maverick Powerlifting club on campus is looking to promote not only the competitive side of weight lifting, but also the health benefits of working out and staying motivated. Club president Christian Rosen believes the club is an excellent way for students to get involved in the gym scene by providing a support system for…
Updated on: Oct 07, 2025 02:11 pm IST A gynaecologist explains how certain lifestyle habits and hormonal changes may increase endometrial cancer risk, and the early symptoms of this cancer type. Endometrial cancer starts in the lining of the uterus and is becoming a serious health issue. It used to affect women who were menopausal…
In Guam and across the Pacific, families have long valued strength, vitality, and togetherness. Yet today, a quiet health crisis is threatening the future of our youngest generation. Poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle habits in childhood are contributing to the early onset of metabolic syndrome – a harmful cluster of conditions that dramatically increase the…
The cancer awareness marathon organised by Kauvery Hospital in Tiruchi on Sunday evoked good response. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The 10th edition of the Kauvery Hospital marathon held here on Sunday received good response from the people. A large number of participants took part in the marathon, which was aimed at creating awareness on…