Examines health around the world, discussing malnutrition, the history of health care, common diseases and illnesses in developed and developing countries, and the outlook for overcoming issues related to health-related crises.
Presents an overview of the customs and etiquette of Costa Rica designed for people traveling there and for expatriates and long-term visitors living in Costa Rica.
Explains what suicide is and offers a look at suicide throughout history, describes some factors that cause people to consider or attempt suicide, looks at why suicide is increasing among young people, and offers some treatment options for prevention.
Explains what depression is, offers a look at depression throughout history, and describes what causes people to get depressed, why depression is increasing among young people, and various treatment options.
Describes the increasing use of alternative medicine--including herbal therapy, acupuncture, and meditation--as a more natural approach than modern medicine to remedy a multitude of illnesses.
