Dr Alfred Murage

Trading places: What to do when your doctor can't see you due to illness

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-11-13 10:22:00

If your doctor is caught up with a medical emergency, there isn’t much they can do about any pending appointments in their diaries.

How to prepare for life-changing medical news

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-11-20 12:25:32

Medics must always maintain ongoing disclosure of evolving clinical matters, however bad.

Men who wish to preserve their sperm can now do so

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-11-22 08:00:00

The most common reason for men to consider fertility preservation is when they have been diagnosed with a condition that could affect future reproduction

Avoid peer pressure, having children is a personal decision

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-11-29 06:00:00

People who spend time together tend to have similar interests. Pregnancy is no different. One study suggested some women become pregnant after their friends

Too many hospital visits? One-stop medical care should be the norm

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-12-13 08:00:00

Keep a critical eye on the number of visits you make to hospitals and clinics. If the visits add up to more than one or two for the same ailment, that may be too many

Why you should not pee in the bathtub

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-12-20 09:30:00

If you pee in a bathtub, the mostly stagnant water becomes a breeding ground for any bacteria that may thrive from the products of your pee

Diet and exercise good for weight management, obesity drugs even better

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-12-27 08:30:00

What we eat contributes to obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle compounds the problem. That’s why diet and exercise have been at the forefront of managing obesity

Diet and exercise good in managing weight, obesity drugs even better

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-12-29 09:02:30

With the accruing scientific data, obesity drugs are the first line option for dealing with obesity.

Too many hospital visits? Why one-stop medical care should be the norm

By Dr Alfred Murage   2024-12-30 10:06:00

Many medical conditions are amenable to one-stop care.

Creating practical, sustainable health resolutions this New Year

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-01-02 09:00:55

If you are the type that comes up with any resolutions, you could always consider incorporating health as part of your blueprint.

Healthy minds, healthy bodies: A back-to-school guide for parents

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-01-10 09:00:00

For most parents, schools are busy reopening after the prolonged holiday season. Children will increasingly face new academic challenges intertwined with physical and mental demands

Can you really avoid illness?

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-01-17 08:30:00

Many medical conditions are preventable. The fewer the number of sick people in a community, the more such communities thrive in all other aspects of life

Why walking barefoot is a game changer for your health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-01-24 08:00:00

Our feet contain groups of muscles that work together to coordinate our movement. These muscles tend to weaken somewhat due to the constant use of shoes and advancing age

Hobby yourself into good health: The secret to joy, wellness and longevity

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-02-02 11:38:00

Hobbies have less to do with a specific activity, and more to do with the act of having one that is enjoyable.

Hot days ahead: How to protect yourself, loved ones from heat-related illnesses

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-02-17 07:44:06

Heat-related illness occurs when the body fails to acclimatise to hot weather.

Hot days ahead: Stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related risks

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-02-21 08:00:00

Heat-related illness occurs when the body fails to acclimatise to hot weather. Sweating occurs to cool the body, causing dehydration and loss of vital body salts

Avoid unnecessary pregnancy supplements, focus only on the essentials

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-02-28 08:00:00

Many supplements contain combinations of several ingredients. This can sometimes cause confusion about which supplements are necessary and whether they are all required

Eat what you want, but don't forget plenty of greens for better gut health

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-03-07 08:00:00

What you eat directly affects your gut health and the composition of microbes within it. The gut microbiome increasingly plays a significant role in overall health

Fuel your brain: Stay sharp, healthy, and happy with these simple tips

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-03-14 09:22:13

Just as physical therapists help maintain overall physical fitness, neurologists have developed strategies to nurture brain health and prevent cognitive decline

Eat what you want, but don't forget plenty of greens

By Dr Alfred Murage   2025-03-20 11:35:53

What you eat directly affects your gut health and the composition of microbes within it. The gut microbiome increasingly plays a significant role in your overall health