Beyond TikTok celebrity medical endorsements Plastic surgeon Dr Benjamin Wabwire explains the current landscape of clinical weight management and why deeper scrutiny is necessary before taking the plunge.
PRIME Jane Kabogo debunks weightlifting myths while pregnant Jane catches the attention of the handful of people in the studio as she loads a 20-kilo barbell and executes the snatch workout effortlessly.
Young and at risk: Why heart disease is no longer just a problem for elderly In the Kenyan study, more than half of the young patients admitted with ACS had a family history of premature cardiovascular disease.
PRIME Kenyans ditch cooking oil for beef tallow. Is it any good? Unlike many vegetable and seed oils that undergo intensive industrial processing, tallow remains largely untouched, making it a hit among health-conscious consumers.
PRIME Unplugged: Inside social club where phones are banned Serenity Social Club draws diverse personalities, but notably, more men are beginning to see vulnerability not as weakness, but as a path to well-being.
Conditions that put men at risk of haemorrhoids and treatment options Left untreated, haemorrhoids can become more than just a nuisance.
PRIME Fitness helped me get sober, cut weight and reverse diabetes Aida Odongo's body has paid the price for poor decisions made over the 16 years she was in the US.
Is milkless tea healthier? 'Tea contains caffeine, which is a diuretic, but the water/milk in tea more than makes up for the increased urination.'
Type 1 diabetes: Is this why your child is always thirsty, hungry? Unlike adults, who often manage type 2 diabetes with oral medication, children typically require daily insulin injections to manage the condition.
PRIME The health economist who runs 100km a week With his 39th birthday approaching, Dr Boniface Oyugi is leaving nothing to chance. He has intensified his preparations for Berlin.
PRIME Kizomba and salsa after 5: The new therapy for Nairobi’s working class These dances —salsa, kizomba, and bachata—were once confined to small studios with few non-Kenyans.
PRIME At 53, with a chiselled body: This is how I did it Lorna says toning the abdominal area is perhaps the easiest body goal achievement for anyone, but most people slack off.
PRIME Why I have slowed down on exercises at 47 Eating heavy carbohydrates for dinner is another aspect that Hamisi cautions people of this age about.
PRIME Why everyone is turning to Pilates exercises Social media has popularised the idea of the "Pilates body"—long, lean, and toned, which is a huge misconception.
PRIME How loss and fear pushed Victor Ndombi beyond the finish line Victor Ndombi “Wakanda” has 58 medals to his name, 33 of which are from all the marathons he has participated in over the last decade.
PRIME How boxing helped Beatry lose 37kg, avoid back surgery and fight high blood pressure When pregnant with her second child, the doctor told Beatry Kanana she couldn’t carry the pregnancy to term because if I did, both I and my child would die.
PRIME 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.
PRIME 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.
PRIME 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.
