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Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous heart problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, obesity, diabetes, and stroke. Internet
Health

Experts weigh in on impact of sleep deprivation on heart health

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
n a 2022 report by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), it was revealed that stroke-related deaths in Rwanda escalated from the seventh position in 2009 to the third in 2019. File
Health

Stroke: What’s behind rising occurrence in young adults?

Friday, March 15, 2024
A female taxi moto driver Josie Nsanzingoma rides an Ampersand E-motorbike in Kigali. File
Rwanda

How efficient are electric motorbikes?

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Some old women during a mass sport at Grandama's club gym in Kigali. Staying healthy and feeling your best is important at any age. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Older people, it’s time to get healthier

Thursday, March 14, 2024
A pregnant woman with her husband meet with a community health worker for advice in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Antenatal depression: Why pregnant women need support

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. File

Fast food culture may be convenient, but it’s affecting public health

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Family members of the victims pay respect to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kicukiro Nyanza Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

With Kwibuka30 approaching, how is it possible that no lessons have been learnt?

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Sam Tayengwa, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda during the interview. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Finance

TransUnion Rwanda boss talks credit monitoring conducts, non-performing loans

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Just like exercise and a balanced diet, adequate sleep can also help prevent various health problems. File photo

Ryama usinzire! Good sleep for good health

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Clinicians, therapists, and researchers indicate that using an AI-powered chatbot can result in higher engagement and adherence compared to traditional methods. For instance, users of Wysa, Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Mental health: Can AI-powered chatbots enhance access to care, combat stigma?

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.
Health

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kigali residents undergo check ups of hypertension during car free days. It affects individuals from western countries, but also those living in developing third world countries. photo by Craish Bahizi

Effects of hypertension on the nervous system

Monday, February 19, 2024