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Same Day Dental Implants Abroad: Costa Rica

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:59:29 +0000

The dental implants belong to the most expensive dental cosmetic procedures available. Moreover, these are not only expensive, but it takes a considerable amount of time until dental implants are fitted into the mouth of the patient. In order to have access to extremely fast and quality mini dental implant procedures, more and more patients [...]

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MedToGo Writes the Book on Quality Medical Services Outside U.S.

TCRN STAFF — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:20:43 +0000

In 2000, when Dr. Robert Page and his sons, Curtis and Robert R. Page, started MedToGo International they wanted to write a book. Now, they help people travel to places such as Mexico and Costa Rica to get quality medical services for a fraction of what they would pay in the United States. “The objective [...]

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Costa Rica Cosmetic Surgery – Best Doctors, Lowest Prices

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:57:41 +0000

Costa Rica plastic surgeons are considered among the best in the world With regard to cosmetic surgeons in Costa Rica, William C. Roberts, M.D., Editor and Chief of Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, writes, “Some of the patients having plastic surgery procedures in Mexico as well as in Costa Rica are citizens of the USA who travel [...]

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Costa Rica Medical Tourism Overview – Including Average Prices

TCRN STAFF — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:05:30 +0000

Over the last decade, Costa Rica has evolved from being a mere eco-tourism destination and emerged as a country of choice for foreigners, particularly from United States and Canada. These seek quality healthcare services and surgeries at a much lower price than their home countries. In a report from McKinsey & Company, it was highlighted [...]

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Medical Travel Summit to take place in Costa Rica

TCRN STAFF — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:03:52 +0000

ICT The Costa Rican Tourism Board is proud once again to be co-sponsors of The International Medical Travel Summit 2012 on April 23-25, 2012 in San Jose. The Summit will be held at the well-appointed Real Intercontinental Hotel in Escazu, Costa Rica, close to excellent shopping, nightlife and a variety of local and international dining [...]

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Is Your Rx Harming You?

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:39:08 +0000

Is Your Rx Harming You? What You Should Know About Statin Drugs … © 2011 Health Realizations, Inc. Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Generally, if your total cholesterol level is 240 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or higher, or your LDL (bad) cholesterol is 130 [...]

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Shocking DNA Test Results for $20?

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:58:06 +0000

© 2011 Health Realizations, Inc A home DNA test kit that costs around $20 has been developed by Pathway Genomics, and the kit may soon hit Walgreens or local drug store shelves near you. As the WJZ news station reported, the kit claims that a simple swab of your saliva is all it takes to [...]

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Respiratory Support

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:23:35 +0000

Respiratory ailments can range in severity from mildly annoying to fatal, and can affect all ages, from infants to the elderly. Several symptoms are common for acute respiratory ailments, including fever, headache, fatigue, weakness, stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, chest discomfort and cough. Chronic respiratory ailments are also common, such as asthma, allergies and chronic [...]

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Hidden Insomnia Health Risks

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:45:13 +0000

Insomnia, the most common sleep complaint among Americans, means “no sleep” in Latin. And as the definition implies, people with insomnia may not only have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, they may also not feel refreshed or restored upon waking. It’s an extremely common problem, with up to 40 percent of Americans suffering symptoms [...]

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8 Ways to Avoid The Top 5 Common Crippling Exercise Injuries

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:28 +0000

© Health Realizations, Inc. Regular workouts can help you prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. They promote healthy blood sugar levels, improve your mood and energy levels, help control your weight, promote healthy bone density and more. In other words, there’s no shortage of benefits to hitting the gym or taking a brisk stroll [...]

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Public Force officials train in Aerospace Center

Mario Garita — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:40:39 +0000

A doctor and a nurse, members of the Public Force, were sent to receive special training in aviation medicine to be able to respond in case of emergencies or natural disasters that require medical evacuation. Johnny González and Jonathan Mora, doctor and nurse respectively, are currently training in the Aerospace Medical Center of the Chilean [...]

The “Skinny” on Vitamins

Laura Leff — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:59:23 +0000

Learning how to take supplements properly for preventative care or to assist pre-existing illnesses can be a difficult undertaking. The use of supplements for preventative care and for optimum health is very controversial and many people have opposing views on it. As intricate human beings, we are all very unique and different from one another [...]

Costa Rica Health Care: Public or Private?

Kat Sunlove — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:25:49 +0000

Kat Sunlove, TheCostaRicaNews.com [update: scroll to end of article for update on health care strike] For some weeks now there has been the threat of a strike by health workers at Costa Rica’s national medical group, the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS). Last week on Tuesday, July 19, that threat was realized as members of [...]

Costa Rica leader for dental health tourism

TCRN STAFF — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:35:50 +0000

Costa Rica offers dental care, and at a very high quality, to those looking to save some money. And by coming to Costa Rica for dental work, patients have the option to vacation in paradise at the same time.

Eating Chocolate can Protect the Skin from UV Light

Ileana Alfaro — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:30:21 +0000

In human subjects flavanol-rich chocolate improved cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and endothelial function.