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Pill that Prevents HIV Transmission Will Now be Available in Costa Rica
Starting July 12th, the drug Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), used to prevent the spread of HIV, will be available in Costa Rica. This pill is ingested daily and orally and will be delivered in some care centers of the Costa...
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Older Adults Can Prevent Diabetes by Increasing Their Muscle Mass
Confinement due to the COVID-19 Pandemic can cause an increase in sedentary lifestyle in older adults and, this lack of mobility, translates into less muscle mass, necessary to control blood glucose, produce movement, maintain postures, protect the joints and...
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How to Strengthen the Mental Health of Children and Adolescents
At times when socialization restrictions such as the current ones that are in place must be maintained, attention must be paid to mental health, especially that of children and adolescents who tend to share freely with their peers.But how...
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Costa Rican Social Security Will Apply 1.5 Million Doses of Influenza Vaccine
The vaccination against influenza will be developed in parallel with the immunization campaign against COVID-19
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Experts Recommend Physical Activity to Those Who Have the Sequelae of COVID-19
Tiredness, muscle weakness, dyspnea, shortness of breath and cough are the most frequent sequelae that people who were diagnosed with COVID-19 have. This was explained by Dr. Milena Molina, physiatrist in charge of coordinating the interdisciplinary team that approaches...
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Learn About the Benefits of Yoga On the Body And Mind
Yoga is a discipline with multiple benefits that contributes to mind and body, practiced by more than 500 million people around the world. For this reason, June 21st is celebrated as International Yoga Day. Its habitual practice can change...
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The Mental Health of Costa Ricans in Pandemic Times
With the emergence of the first cases of COVID-19, this disease seemed to be something far from Costa Rica. When the first case in the country was confirmed on March 6th, 2020, many people believed that it would all...
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Medicinal Plant Manages to Lower Viral Load Of COVID-19
The Sanseviera Trifasciata known as "mother-in-law's tongue" has analgesic, antiallergic, antibacterial and antidiabetic properties
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Excessive Use Of Digital Screens is Like a Silent Drug For Children
Children are more exposed to excess technology right now. Therefore, it is not a question of demonizing its benefits, but rather of supervising and accompanying its use in children and young people.The screens cause a real addiction, there is...
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What Can Cause Cardiac Arrest Like the One Suffered By Christian Eriksen?
The Danish footballer Christian Eirksenremains in the hospital under observation and undergoing tests. This after the cardiac arrest he suffered during a Eurocup match last Saturday."He is a 29-year-old person who has been fighting for his life," Professor Sanjay...
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What Live Shows Can You See in Costa Rica this Summer?
Costa Rica’s summer vibe goes beyond the beaches and waterfalls. As the sun sets, something shifts. Towns start buzzing,...