According to a report by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC), cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes, and sudden death, account for 30% of deaths in the country. In 2023 alone, the SBC's "Cardiometer" platform recorded more than 280,330 deaths related to these illnesses, offering a comprehensive visualization.
Red September is an initiative that aims to raise awareness about the importance of heart health and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The month was chosen for the campaign because of World Heart Day, celebrated on September 29th, an initiative established in 2000 by the World Heart Federation.
Besides the negative impact stress has on health, does it also influence heart function? The truth is that the fast pace of life, daily pressures, and constant worries can directly influence cardiovascular health. When we experience stress, our brain interprets it...
The unstable weather conditions in several Brazilian cities are becoming almost an invitation to respiratory complications, including nasal congestion, commonly called a "stuffy nose." To alleviate this symptom, many people choose to purchase nasal decongestants from pharmacies, which are available without a prescription. However, this
A group of engineers at the University of California, San Diego, has successfully developed the first fully integrated, portable ultrasound system capable of monitoring deep tissues, even in individuals in motion. This innovation has the potential to play a crucial role in monitoring cardiovascular health and represents a...
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages on the planet and is consumed daily in Brazil, the second largest consumer of coffee in the world, behind only the United States. Moderate coffee consumption has several benefits, such as appetite suppression, cardiostimulation, and a laxative effect. However, in high doses...
Taking care of your heart is key to avoiding risks and ensuring a healthy life, right? Many people don't know this, but the leading cause of sudden death is cardiovascular disease, and understanding this is essential for adopting habits that can prevent such a situation. Instantaneous and unpredictable, sudden death can happen...
Our hearts are a treasure trove of surprises, and one of them is that every day, the human heart generates enough energy to power a truck for 30 kilometers. If you count the energy generated during an entire lifetime, it would be enough to drive to the moon and back to Earth. And more: the
There is no path to success without investment in knowledge and development. Here at São Judas, we know that our team is our greatest asset, and that's why we are always focused on offering the best training and development. After all, this is essential to ensure that our employees are up-to-date with...
We've kicked off our first SJMM Quality Week. The goal is to raise awareness among our team about how we solve problems daily in all the processes we execute, contributing to our alignment with our Quality Policy, which is to distribute quality products, aiming to improve health.
