Day 305 of 365 What is vision impairment Vision impairment means that a person’s eyesight cannot be corrected to a “normal” level. Vision impairment may be caused by a loss of visual acuity, where the eye does not see objects as clearly as usual. It may also be caused by a loss of visual field,Continue reading “305-311 LESS TALKED ABOUT NCDS VISION IMPAIRMENT”
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STOWELINK FOUNDER FEATURED ON THE LATEST PUBLICATION FROM THE GLOBAL NCD ALLIANCE
Stowelink founder and CEO was recently featured in a global NCD Alliance publication under the our views our voices project. The publication was titled : Towards an inclusive NCD agenda A COLLECTION OF LIVED EXPERIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. This publication seeks to illustrate the lived experiences and realities of people living with a wideContinue reading “STOWELINK FOUNDER FEATURED ON THE LATEST PUBLICATION FROM THE GLOBAL NCD ALLIANCE”
301-304 OBESITY OCTOBER SUMMARY
Day 301 of 365 OBESITY PREVENTION FOR ADULTS I Consume less “bad” fat and more “good” fatContrary to the belief behind the low-fat diet craze of the ’90s, not all fat is bad. A 2017 study published in the Nutrition Journal showed that intake of healthy dietary fats, such as polyunsaturated fats, can improve cholesterolContinue reading “301-304 OBESITY OCTOBER SUMMARY”
295-300 OBESITY PREVENTION
Day 295 0f 365 ADULT OBESITY RISK FACTORS Lifestyle choicesUnhealthy diet. A diet that’s high in calories, lacking in fruits and vegetables, full of fast food, and laden with high-calorie beverages and oversized portions contributes to weight gain.Liquid calories. People can drink many calories without feeling full, especially calories from alcohol. Other high-calorie beverages, suchContinue reading “295-300 OBESITY PREVENTION”
288-294 CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION
DAY 288 CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION II_* Adjust portion sizes appropriately for ageLimit TV and other “screen time” to less than 2 hours a day for children older than 2, and don’t allow television for children younger than 2Be sure your child gets enough sleepAlso, be sure your child sees the doctor for well-child checkups atContinue reading “288-294 CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION”
274-280 INTRODUCTION TO OBESITY
Day 274 of 365 WHAT IS OBESITY? The month of September has been all about sickle cell. During the month, we explored sickle cell in details, demistifyed the myths , expounded the causes among many others. But in this new month, let us switch gears to another important condition in the worl of NCDs. AndContinue reading “274-280 INTRODUCTION TO OBESITY”
NCDS 365 DAY 266-273 SICKLE CELL SUPPORT
Day 266 of 365 Sickle cell health: what to look out for II • Watch for signs of stroke. Some children living with SCD may have learning difficulties due to health problems associated with stroke (blockage of blood vessels in the brain that then causes brain damage). • Teachers should be aware that declines inContinue reading “NCDS 365 DAY 266-273 SICKLE CELL SUPPORT”
STOWELINK CEO PARTICIPATES IN A DISCUSSION ON YOUTH AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ON AL-HUDA TV 23/9/2020
Mr. Ogweno Stephen represented Stowelink in a conversation about Youth and Non-Communicable Diseases on Al- Huda TV. The talk happened on the 23rd of September 2020 . The show dabbed ‘Ujana ni Moshi’ , is a show hosted by Nur Said focusses on matters of the youth. It was a great discussion where people wereContinue reading “STOWELINK CEO PARTICIPATES IN A DISCUSSION ON YOUTH AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES ON AL-HUDA TV 23/9/2020”
NCDS 365 DAY 259- 264 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SICKLE CELL
Day 259 of 365 How to support care givers Being a family caregiver is a challenging role and likely one that no one has training for. Many family members never anticipated for it hence the need to receive the right support and help in the journey including; 1. Adequate education and training – access toContinue reading “NCDS 365 DAY 259- 264 PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SICKLE CELL”
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