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14 Hits Charity Achieng Jalang'o Aug 10, 2024, 5:52 AM Aug 10, 2024, 5:52 AM
Examine the difficulties that Kenya's recent graduates encounter when they make the switch from school to the workforce, such as joblessness, financial strain, and social constraints. This article emphasises the value of mental health literacy, the support gaps that exist today, and practical methods for enhancing wellbeing, like incorporating mental health education and increasing service accessibility. Find out how to create a welcoming atmosphere for the young professionals in Kenya.
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2 Hits Christiana Jul 9, 2024, 1:17 PM Jul 9, 2024, 1:17 PM
The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood and supplies oxygen and nutrients to the body. However, it can be vulnerable to disease due to various risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history, and age. Heart disease can lead to coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. Preventing heart disease requires a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, managing stress, and monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If symptoms arise, seeking medical attention is crucial. Treatment options include medications, angioplasty, heart bypass surgery, and heart transplantation. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and managing risk factors, you can reduce the risk of heart disease and keep your heart healthy.
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