AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDiet Confusion & Weight Loss: A new report highlights how Americans are stuck between competing diet trends—Mediterranean, DASH, keto, and Paleo—while experts say the “best” plan depends on personal health goals and conditions. Dementia Prevention Trial in Latin America: A culturally adapted lifestyle study (LatAm-FINGERS) reported improved thinking skills in participants using exercise and brain training, pointing to prevention efforts that target risk factors like smoking and inactivity. Costa Rica MedTech Expansion: Costa Rica’s MedTech firms are increasingly running services—not just manufacturing—adding corporate support, R&D, and analytics to the country’s health economy. Coffee Worker Rights: A coalition of Costa Rican and Panamanian groups is urging the state to guarantee decent conditions for Ngäbe-Buglé coffee workers ahead of the harvest season. Dengue Travel Updates: CDC revised dengue destination guidance, while chikungunya notices remain active for northwest Costa Rica, including Guanacaste’s beach areas. Digital Health Push: Costa Rica has joined SNOMED International to advance its digital health strategy. Local Health System Note: CHI Health Clinic Kearney welcomed Dr. Abby Richardson, who has provided care in Costa Rica and El Salvador.
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