Health
Five exercises to avoid cognitive decline
Memory and other cognitive training can help recover and then maintain brain function, slow down cognitive decline and even spot any downturn a year ahead
Solange Vázquez
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Community spirit
New project on the Costa to further help those affected by dementia
Age Concern Fuengirola is seeking the participation of other charities to create a dementia alliance along the coast
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Community spirit
Costa charities come together to assist British resident found wandering the streets
The elderly lady was being looked after by neighbours but her condition has deteriorated and she now needs professional help
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Health
Vaccines - a new era in the fight against cancer
Messenger RNA technology (a single-stranded molecule that tells your DNA to make proteins to build immunity) is being researched to provide immunity against melanoma
Fermín Apezteguia | -
Health
Being overweight can affect the whole body
How obesity can influence your chances of a stroke or developing dementia or Parkinson's
Elena Martín López |
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Health
Making the most out of walking
One hundred steps per minute, breathe in through the nose and speed it up sometimes to make this a more effective exercise
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
Health
A spice to replace omeprazole
Trials have shown that turmeric is a safe and effective alternative to drugs used to combat stomach ailments
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
Health and beauty
Being tall has its drawbacks... it can affect your health
Taller people are at greater risk of certain infections and nerve pain in their hands and feet
Fermin Apezteguia | -
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Health and beauty
What are you scared of?
Be it a fear of love, of an apocalypse, creepy crawlies or simply getting caught in the rain, there are literally hundreds of phobias, some more unusual than others
Isaac Asenjo | -
Health
Costa del Sol campaign to highlight prostate cancer testing
People will participate in a sponsored triathlon on 23 March to raise funds for PSA tests for men over 50 years of age
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Health
Women and sports: look after these areas to avoid injuries
Looking after your body well varies according to your age, hormone levels and anatomy
Solange Vázquez | -
Diabetes
Major optical chain in Spain joins forces with charity to help find cure for Type 1 diabetes
There are collection tins and events happening in all nine Specsavers Ópticas stores on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and in Mallorca
SUR |
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Heath and beauty
A surprisingly simple exercise that can lower blood pressure
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that isometric exercises can be more effective than running or walking to control BP
Óscar B. Deotálora | -
Health
Can't sleep? What natural remedies are there?
With ever more prescription-free products on the market, it is worth taking the time to choose the one that is best suited to helping you with your sleep problem
Solange Vazquez |