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A new study from the Association for Health Self-Care, (ANEFP), shows that only a little over a quarter or people in Spain are not concerned about their sexual well-being. According to the survey, 26.3% of respondents do not practice any form of self-care. This figure increases to 41.5% among those aged 56 and older. According to the ANEFP survey, 40.6% …

According to the Ministry of Health in Murcia, 190 salmonella cases have been confirmed at La Manga Hotel Cavanna as of Thursday. Santa Lucia Hospital is still holding 19 patients, though some are expected to be released today. The Health Ministry continues its investigation into the origins of the outbreak. READ MORE AMBULANCES AROUND HOTEL CAVANNA Some guests commented on …

People in Spain are being advised to reduce salt consumption to avoid health problems. They consume nearly double the recommended amount. The World Health Organization, or WHO, set an objective 12 years ago of reducing the salt consumption in many countries by a third before 2025. But this goal has not been met. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and …

Heatwaves have been a constant feature over the last couple of months, and this has led to a 57% increase in heat-related fatalities during July. The Daily Mortality Monitoring System, or MoMo, reported 1,046 deaths last month due to higher temperatures than average. In 2022, there were 2,217 heat-related deaths after 41 days of high temperatures. READ MORE Staying Cool …

According to the SiVIRA CV system, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has doubled within a week in the Valencian Community – including on the Costa Blanca. From July 21 to 27, the number of cases per 100,000 was 117.4 This is the most infections for an entire year. It is also the eighth week in a row that infection …

It’s prime mosquito season in Spain. They affect people differently and there are a variety of ways to combat them. These pests choose their human victims based on factors such as body heat, skin smell, humidity or even the way a person appears. Allergy expert, Isabel Fernandez de Alba, told El PaisPeople who release higher amounts of certain substances tend …

Sea lions are now providing therapy for vulnerable children and youths as part of a SPECIAL Benidorm initiative. Aqua Natura Benidorm’s project was launched in the year 2024 and has benefited more than 30 individuals. Petra Dussealions and Roland Dussealions are the two sea lion trainers who came up with the idea. Through guided stays at the park, it helps …

Spanish doctor with a high profile who is known for her work in improving people’s quality of life has a suggestion if you plan to take a blood-test. Dr. Isabel Viña, 31, suggests drinking a little of water beforehand will improve the test results, Viña- an expert in food supplements with over 300,000 social media followers- says drinking just 200 …

Over the past two months, Spain has seen 1,180 deaths caused by heat. The Environment Ministry published the figures on January 28th. They show a significant increase in comparison to the same time period of 2024. Over half of the people who died in this year were women. READ MORE Early Summer Temperatures Recorded In recent years, temperatures in the …

In Spain, driving under the influence of alcohol is a major issue for road safety. It contributes to hundreds of fatalities and serious injuries each year. Alcohol impairs driving skills such as coordination, attention and vision. It also affects decision-making. The effects are intensified by factors like the amount of alcohol consumed, personal characteristics and combinations with other substances. Alcohol …