Heart disease Stories

Recognising the risks: The growing burden of cardiovascular disease
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 02, 2025

Research estimates that controlling major risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, poor diet, and smoking could reduce the risk of heart attack...

Why women are more likely to be misdiagnosed during heart attacks
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 28, 2025

For decades, the medical community has viewed heart attacks through a narrow, one-size-fits-all lens—largely based on data from men, particularly olde...

WHO warns global fight against non-communicable diseases is stalling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

According to WHO, NCDs, including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and mental health disorders, are responsible for mor...

Four tips for a healthy heart from a biokineticist
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

Many cardiovascular conditions develop silently. Elevated blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol often go unnoticed until a serious event, like a hea...

Flaxseeds for heart, digestion, and beauty—Here’s why you need them
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 02, 2025

Yet, for something so small, flaxseeds carry impressive nutritional benefits—ones that could transform your heart health, digestion, and even your ski...

New research suggests vigorous four-minute exercise can boost heart health
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 29, 2024

Physical activity supports bone health, fosters healthy muscle growth and development, and improves motor and cognitive skills in children and adolesc...

Why sitting for too long increases risk of heart disease
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 24, 2024

Reducing sedentary time and incorporating regular movement into daily life are crucial steps towards improving overall health and well-being.

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