Health
It's not enough to switch off that smartphone
Don't let your phone dominate you on holiday: turn off notifications, separate yourself from it, prevent it from stealing quality time and from socialising with others
Isaac Asenjo
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Health
The real danger of bottled water
The fact that experts keep pointing out that there is no reason for most of the population in Spain to drink bottled water has not stopped the business from growing
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Health
Pneumonia experts warn against excessive use of aircon in home and car
Prolonged exposure to air-conditioned spaces can cause dryness in the respiratory tract, which facilitates the entry and proliferation of viruses and bacteria that attack the lungs, which is bad news for vulnerable patients
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Health
Seven little-known facts about sunscreen
The experts who manufacture suncreams debunk some deep-rooted urban myths about these products
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Health
Mission accomplished in Cameroon for Malaga-based charity: 178 patients undergo surgery
This is the third campaign that the organisation Bisturí Solidario has carried out together with the Unicaja foundation in Africa, bringing the total number of operations to almost 500
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Malaga Regional Hospital reconstructs a patient's heart in 3D
The three-dimensional model has made it possible to perform cardiac surgery to correct a congenital malformation that had affected the patient since birth
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Alcoholics Anonymous
'Giving up drinking has helped me to understand myself'
The meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are with friendly people who will understand and they are held daily along the Costa del Sol
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Extra Hyperbaric Medical Clinic of Estepona
Hyperbaric Medical Clinic of Estepona celebrates 10 successful years
Elite tennis player Novak Djokovic and local cyclist Natalia Fischer are among those who have visited the centre over the past decade to speed up their recovery and improve their physical performance
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Health
The nuclear 'weapons' against cancer being developed in Spain
Teragnosis is a promising cancer therapy based on radioactive isotopes that is beginning to show "spectacular" results in tumours such as prostate cancer
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Health interview
Costa del Sol dermatologist: 'getting a tan for cosmetic reasons makes no sense'
Magdalena de Troya, head of the dermatology department at the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella and director of the Soludable project, warns about the risks of sun exposure: "Malaga is the province with the highest mortality rate from melanoma in Spain"
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Extra Clínica Premium
Clínica Premium, once again the leading private clinic for robotic surgery in Southern Spain
The Malaga medical group has the largest caseload of patients treated with this technology in Andalucía.
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Health & Beauty
Summer foot woes, hot tips for happy feet
Fungal infections are on the rise at this time of year, attacking the skin between toes, under nails, even spreading over the soles and heels of our feet
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Beach safety
This is how to deal with jellyfish, spider fish and sea urchin stings, according to Spain's OCU
The Spanish organisation has published a guide with recommendations for dealing with the painful stings from the sea creatures
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Eye care
One in four Brits opt for fashion over protection when choosing sunglasses, putting eye health at risk
While small amounts of sunlight can be good for your body, frequent exposure to UV rays can have a negative impact on your vision
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Itchy skin and reddish eyes every time you go to the pool: are you ‘allergic’ to chlorine?
The solution could be as simple as applying moisturising cream coupled with a shower before and after bathing to calm symptoms
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