Health and Beauty

Our drinking habits also increase as the celebrations of Christmas intensify. Most of us aren’t aware how much alcohol we consume during December. You can sneak in a brandy that your kids have left for Santa Clause, or a Baileys to drink before you go to bed. All of it adds up. This time of year is a great opportunity …

The rise in flu cases coincides with record levels of A&E attendance. Photo credit: William Barton/Shutterstock In a single week in England, hospital flu admissions have increased by 55 percent. Health leaders describe this as a “worst case scenario” for the early winter. NHS England’s latest data Shows that the number of patients with influenza in hospital has increased significantly …

Anyone who said that diamonds are a woman’s best friends was wrong. Glitter can be a girl’s best friend. There’s no time like Christmas or New Year’s to go head-to-toe in it. This festive season, embrace bright colours and sparkle, as well as unrestrained happiness. Begin with your makeup. Do not be afraid to use your brightest nail polishes and …

The expansion of a CATALUNYA lab could lead to the outbreaks of swine flu in Spain. This week, the country declared an emergency due to an infection that causes animals’ internal bleeding. There is no vaccine or cure for the virus, but it does not usually cause death in humans. READ MORE WILD BOAR In Bellaterra, in the province of …

Golf has been one of the most important gifts I have received from my Mediterranean travels. Credit: Miguel Franco When you stroll through any Mediterranean city in the morning you will notice something: People are not in a hurry or stressed. And they are not wearing gym clothes. They walk to the baker.The market is a short walk away.You walk …

Most expats of working age register for social security to access public healthcare. Photo credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock The Spanish healthcare system has undergone a significant shift in the last decade. It is considered to be one of the best in Europe. Although the Sistema Nacional de Salud is still publicly-funded and available to all residents, almost one third of its infrastructure …

During the strike, foreigners and expats living in Spain could face special difficulties. Photo credit: Mikel dabbah/Shutterstock Spain is bracing themselves for a major disruption when doctors throughout the country hold a national four-day strike between December 9 and 12. Unions have described this as the biggest healthcare protest in decades. The action has been announced by Spanish Confederation of …

Unknown businessman organizes not one, but TWO free parties this Christmas and the New Year for recovering addicts. The holiday season can be difficult for those who are recovering. Many people are faced with loneliness, loss and the temptation of slipping back into old habits. But this year, the Villa Paradiso Group is offering a lifeline with two free festive …

AIDAdiva cruise ships arriving at port Credit: Valdemar F. Heredia – FB A norovirus outbreak is affecting the German cruise ship AIDAdiva. 95 passengers and six crew members have reported symptoms of this highly contagious illness. First reported to the health authorities on Nov 30, this is now the eighth day that there has been an active infection aboard as …

AESAN extends recall after further Fuente Madre water samples test contaminated Photo credit: AESAN AESAN has confirmed that some Fuente Madre natural minerals water batches have been contaminated. The alert was first issued on November 11 and has now been expanded on December 4 following reports of contamination. AESAN: More batches of bottled waters found to contain contamination Fuente Madre …