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Health: 9 Things That Can Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Health: 9 Things That Can Prevent A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Many people get urinary tract infections (UTI) at some point in their lives. While UTIs are more common in women they can occur in children and men too. A urinary tract infection can affect any part of the urinary system that is, the…

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Parenting: The Dangers Of Posting Your Children’s Photos Online
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Parenting: The Dangers Of Posting Your Children’s Photos Online

The digital era has paved way for a lot of things. We are now connected to people who are miles and miles away. The problem is, people sometimes misuse this privilege. Don’t get me wrong, the advantages of social media most definitely…

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Housing: The Pros And Cons Of Buying Off Plan Properties
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Housing: The Pros And Cons Of Buying Off Plan Properties

Real estate has taken off as a viable investment opportunity in the country. It is a fixed asset whose cost and value are ever-increasing. There are various ways of acquiring these assets, and off-plan housing is one of them. Buying off…

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9 Health Benefits Of Mint That You May Not Know About
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9 Health Benefits Of Mint That You May Not Know About

The history of using mint is probably as old as the history of mankind. Mint leaves have been used as herbs for many years. They are popular in many parts of the world. Besides, being used as a herb, mint is used in juices, food, skin and…

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The Singlehood Series: When You Realize He Was Just Using You As His ATM
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The Singlehood Series: When You Realize He Was Just Using You As His ATM

It’s around 11 a.m. on a Saturday. It’s been a long week. I need some peace and quiet. I am also yearning to listen to the sound of water so I go to Karura Forest. I am headed to the waterfall because there is just something so soothing…

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How To Manage Your Emotions Effectively
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How To Manage Your Emotions Effectively

“You have to train your mind to be stronger than your emotions, or else you will lose, every single time.” If there’s anything that I’ve learnt in my few years on this earth, it’s that life is unfair. Bad things will happen to you, and…

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Mental And Health Benefits Of Crying
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Mental And Health Benefits Of Crying

For as long as I can remember, I have suffered from anxiety. One time I had hyperthyroidism and the doctors attributed it partly to my crisis management and stress levels. In my family, it is clear that anxiety is in our genes. Habits such…

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Why You Might Want To Reconsider Following Your Passion
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Why You Might Want To Reconsider Following Your Passion

A few weeks ago I met a key media personality, and being in the same industry he asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I must admit, this question caught me unaware and I had to actually stop to think about it. I couldn’t…

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The Singlehood Series: The Dating Trials And Tribulations Of A Cougar
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The Singlehood Series: The Dating Trials And Tribulations Of A Cougar

“With all that money, where do you think you’ll get a man?” This is a phrase that is peddled all too often whenever a woman achieves financial success. A similar phrase is shot at women who strive to get education credentials. Is there any…

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How The Quest For Masculinity Ruined Our Deodorant Shoot
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How The Quest For Masculinity Ruined Our Deodorant Shoot

Everybody in the office was excited. This was going to be a huge shoot. They were going to launch a new male deodorant into the market. The timing was impeccable since Valentine’s Day was around the corner. For David, this was even bigger.…

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How To Know If Your Drink Has Been Spiked
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How To Know If Your Drink Has Been Spiked

There are defining moments in life that remind you that in a world full of evil and destruction, goodness still lives in some people. This was supposed to be a normal night out for this lady. She just wanted a solo night out, to have a few…

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Health: Habits That Are Harmful To Your Brain
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Health: Habits That Are Harmful To Your Brain

The brain is the body’s powerhouse. In the age of self-awareness and self-development, we get tips from every channel on how to live healthily. Often brain health is forgotten. It is human nature to indulge in the very activities that you…

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Beauty: How To Get Rid Of Blackheads
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Beauty: How To Get Rid Of Blackheads

We have all, at one point or another been affected by blackheads. They are spots that appear after a pimple clears from the face. I must admit, blackheads make me feel ugly because they’re just so out of place. The last blackhead I had was…

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Six Practical Ways Of Reducing Business Operational Costs
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Six Practical Ways Of Reducing Business Operational Costs

When it comes to running a business, you want to maximize your profits as much as you can. This involves reducing the operational costs for the business because the money can be used to build more investments. Here are a few ways in which…

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Health: The Benefits Of Moringa Oleifera
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Health: The Benefits Of Moringa Oleifera

The first time I drank a Moringa concoction, I was sure that it would be the last time I did. It tasted like actual grass. Literally. It was like we picked grass from the garden and blended it. There was no doubt in my mind that I would…

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Health: The Benefits Of Bitter Gourd (Karela)
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Health: The Benefits Of Bitter Gourd (Karela)

Bitter gourd, bitter melon and Karela are all synonyms for this one magical vegetable fruit. It is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber. The name comes from its…

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The Singlehood Series: My Perfect Woman Turned Out To Be An Escort
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The Singlehood Series: My Perfect Woman Turned Out To Be An Escort

There are many types of men in relationships but they all have something in common; the desire for their peers’ approval of their partners. They want to hear things like, “Have you seen Kevo’s new woman my guy?” or “Dude, you’ve outdone…

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6 Ways Rose Water Can Be Beneficial To You
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6 Ways Rose Water Can Be Beneficial To You

For many years women have been using rose water in beauty. It is so effective in beauty routines that Cleopatra in ancient Egypt used it. Rosewater comes from rose petals and water. One steeps the rose petals in water. You can also buy it…

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Types Of Management Approaches You Should Consider For Your Business
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Types Of Management Approaches You Should Consider For Your Business

By definition, management is the process of acquiring and combining human, financial, informational and physical resources to attain the organisation’s primary goal. Over the years, there have been several management approaches that have…

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Relationships: Ten Signs That You Are In A Situationship
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Relationships: Ten Signs That You Are In A Situationship

Non-committal relationships are the worst because most times one person is more interested in committing than the other. The problem with situationships is that not declaring your exclusivity always ends up in tears because one person may…

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The Singlehood Series: He Lied About His Age For Three Months
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The Singlehood Series: He Lied About His Age For Three Months

Some lies are so uncalled for. I’m a very understanding person, so it just doesn’t make sense when someone says or does something contrary to their own truth. Don’t get me wrong, I’m part of the “age is just a number” movement. At least to…

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The Butchery That Sold Monkey Meat
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The Butchery That Sold Monkey Meat

In the heart of The Central Business District, sandwiched between two major highways, is a yellowish vintage building that seems to have been painted last in the 1900s. The structure of the building is quite aesthetically pleasing if you…

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