The First International Symposium on Health Sciences Research was conceived as an academic forum for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and research findings that contribute to the advancement of scientific understanding and innovation in the health sciences. Bringing together researchers, faculty members, students, and health professionals, the symposium promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on contemporary challenges related to human health and well-being. The chapters included in this volume reflect the diversity of approaches that characterize current health sciences research. While addressing different dimensions of health, both contributions emphasize the importance of generating evidence-based knowledge capable of improving quality of life and expanding our understanding of biological and psychosocial processes.