Siesta Protects the Heart

The hypothesis that a nap can reduce the risk of coronary heart disease was proposed on the basis of evidence suggesting that countries where smoking is common (Mediterranean and several Latin American countries) also had low rates of mortality from the disease coronary arteries of the heart.

TV, Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our societies. Over 150 million children worldwide are overweight and between 30 and 45 million are obese.

Economy Class Syndrome

50 years ago that the venous thrombosis was first linked with air travel. In recent years, and to the extent that the flights are widespread and people traveling heavily in them, have been reported many cases of this health problem.

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