Health

Elevated blood triglycerides are linked to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke (silent premature death). Also, high triglycerides are often a marker for other lipid problems.For example, people with high triglycerides are more likely to have small,...

Global statistics show an increase in the incidence of Eating Disorders (EDs). Costa Rica does not escape this reality and more and more adolescents are affected by this mental condition.According to data from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund...

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported this past Thursday that it is keeping public and private health services on alert to identify and notify possible cases of monkeypox.The authorities indicated in a press release that the Health Surveillance...

Although yoga has been practiced for thousands of years in India, its popularity has generated several questions, among them, if this practice, which focuses a lot on breathing, can help or improve symptoms in some respiratory pathologies .Among the...

Incorporating aromatic essences, meditating, taking care of your diet, taking active breaks during the workday and giving yourself moments for yourself, are some actions that contribute to better managing stress and anxiety.Mental health is an issue that affects various...

The Costa Rican Ministry of Health reported this past Thursday that it is keeping public and private health services on alert to identify and notify possible cases of monkeypox.The authorities indicated in a press release that the Health Surveillance...

A week after starting functions, the mandates of the Presidential Office have caused different opinions and contradictions among the same members of the new cabinet.One of the issues was decrees 43543-S and 43544-S so that the use of a...

The symptoms of monkeypox are milder than those of human smallpox, according to experts.

Medical research in Costa Rica ranges from learning how a disease behaves, to determining the safety and effectiveness of drugs, devices, or medical and surgical procedures. In Costa Rica, additional administrative structure is still required for the initial human...

For the 70% of Costa Ricans with office or sedentary jobs, much of life, about 90,000 hours, is spent sitting in front of a computer. But this is not exclusive, if we do a survey the phenomenon is repeated...