https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/other-news/health/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:16:17 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/category/other-news/health/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/30/high-tech-and-ai-combine-to-help-patients-with-pain-problems-including-arthritis-and-sports-injury-sufferers-in-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/30/high-tech-and-ai-combine-to-help-patients-with-pain-problems-including-arthritis-and-sports-injury-sufferers-in-spain/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=410037 AN INNOVATIVE project in Valencia is investigating whether AI can diagnose muscle problems to allow more effective and cheaper procedures. The Kinessensor Project has seen four groups come together to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/30/high-tech-and-ai-combine-to-help-patients-with-pain-problems-including-arthritis-and-sports-injury-sufferers-in-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:21:58 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409580 WHEN Michelin chef Mario Sandoval’s son was two years old, he was taken to the hospital in a coma, soon to be quickly diagnosed with diabetes.  “I did not really]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/inspiring-healthy-eating-under-the-spanish-sunshine-more-than-40-michelin-star-chefs-teach-local-children-how-to-create-nutritious-meals/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/no-more-edibles-spain-moves-to-ban-cannabis-infused-sweets-that-contain-psychotropic-substances/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/no-more-edibles-spain-moves-to-ban-cannabis-infused-sweets-that-contain-psychotropic-substances/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409660 SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has banned the sale and distribution of cannabis-infused sweets and candies. The new regulation updates a 1977 law on psychotropic substances and related medicinal preparations to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/29/no-more-edibles-spain-moves-to-ban-cannabis-infused-sweets-that-contain-psychotropic-substances/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=409176 SIX rattlesnakes that could produce a potentially life-saving venom for people with serious heart problems have been born at Terra Natura Benidorm. The six dark pygmy reptiles are from a]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/27/six-rattlesnakes-that-could-save-human-lives-are-born-at-benidorm-nature-park/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/spains-heartthrob-cardiologist-returns-with-advice-on-how-to-avoid-suffering-a-heart-attack-while-young/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/spains-heartthrob-cardiologist-returns-with-advice-on-how-to-avoid-suffering-a-heart-attack-while-young/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408840 SPAIN’S favourite social media health expert, Dr Aurelio Rojas, is back once again with his latest warning: heart attacks are on the rise among young people, and modern lifestyles may]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/25/spains-heartthrob-cardiologist-returns-with-advice-on-how-to-avoid-suffering-a-heart-attack-while-young/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/new-study-reveals-that-walking-every-day-can-add-10-years-to-your-life-expectancy/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/new-study-reveals-that-walking-every-day-can-add-10-years-to-your-life-expectancy/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:03:43 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408195 A NEW study has revealed that something as simple as going for a daily walk could dramatically extend your life – by up to a decade. The research, published in]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/new-study-reveals-that-walking-every-day-can-add-10-years-to-your-life-expectancy/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:58:16 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=408182 WHEN we think about a healthy start to the day, we rarely consider that it could be as simple as drinking a glass of water. Yet, making small changes to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/22/spanish-nutritionist-suggested-adding-this-to-your-breakfast-in-the-morning/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-bans-junk-food-in-schools-drive-towards-nutritious-lunches-comes-as-a-third-of-kids-considered-overweight/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-bans-junk-food-in-schools-drive-towards-nutritious-lunches-comes-as-a-third-of-kids-considered-overweight/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406778 THE Spanish government has taken a big step towards healthier lunches for children in schools to combat overweight and obesity in children. Under new legislation passed this week, schools are]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/19/spain-bans-junk-food-in-schools-drive-towards-nutritious-lunches-comes-as-a-third-of-kids-considered-overweight/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/new-study-reveals-that-seven-in-10-women-in-spain-suffer-from-period-pain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/new-study-reveals-that-seven-in-10-women-in-spain-suffer-from-period-pain/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407176 A STUDY has revealed that 70.9% of women in Spain suffer from menstrual discomfort every month or nearly every month. Despite the high level of problems, 20% of those surveyed]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/new-study-reveals-that-seven-in-10-women-in-spain-suffer-from-period-pain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/scared-of-needles-researchers-in-spain-may-have-the-answer/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/scared-of-needles-researchers-in-spain-may-have-the-answer/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404355 GOOD news, if you’re afraid of needles, researchers may have made a discovery that could end your fear.Apparently, its official name is “aichmophobia”, but we all know it as ‘terror]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/18/scared-of-needles-researchers-in-spain-may-have-the-answer/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/salmonella-scare-supermarket-chicken-burgers-pulled-after-bacteria-alert-hits-shelves-across-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/salmonella-scare-supermarket-chicken-burgers-pulled-after-bacteria-alert-hits-shelves-across-spain/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:15:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407182 A BATCH of chicken burgers sold by Spanish supermarket chain DIA has been slapped with a health warning after testing positive for the dangerous salmonella bacteria. The warning applies to]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/salmonella-scare-supermarket-chicken-burgers-pulled-after-bacteria-alert-hits-shelves-across-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/low-calorie-mediterranean-diet-can-help-drop-the-pounds-and-strengthen-the-bones/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/low-calorie-mediterranean-diet-can-help-drop-the-pounds-and-strengthen-the-bones/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:37:18 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407147 OLDER men and women battling the bulge might be on the brink of a bone-boosting breakthrough – thanks to a slimmed-down Mediterranean diet and a bit of a jog around]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/low-calorie-mediterranean-diet-can-help-drop-the-pounds-and-strengthen-the-bones/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:27:27 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407047 UK holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave their delicious Spanish food products behind, after the government introduced new restrictions banning the personal import of meat and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/say-adios-to-bringing-jamon-chorizo-and-manchego-cheese-home-uk-bans-meat-and-dairy-products-from-the-eu/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/spains-andalucia-on-measles-alert-health-outbreak-originating-from-morocco-hits-the-costa-del-sol/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/spains-andalucia-on-measles-alert-health-outbreak-originating-from-morocco-hits-the-costa-del-sol/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:06:54 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=407025 HEALTH authorities in southern Spain have sounded the alarm over a growing measles outbreak across Andalucia, with the Costa del Sol among the worst affected areas.  The regional government confirmed]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/17/spains-andalucia-on-measles-alert-health-outbreak-originating-from-morocco-hits-the-costa-del-sol/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/smoking-ban-announced-for-all-beaches-at-popular-costa-blanca-resort/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/smoking-ban-announced-for-all-beaches-at-popular-costa-blanca-resort/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406817 VILLAJOYOSA has banned smoking on all of its beaches with the city signing up to the Valencian Community’s Smoke-Free Beaches network. Last month, a ban was announced at Albir beach]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/smoking-ban-announced-for-all-beaches-at-popular-costa-blanca-resort/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/quironsalud-marbella-strengthens-its-commitment-to-healthcare-with-the-opening-of-three-new-floors-in-singlehome/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/quironsalud-marbella-strengthens-its-commitment-to-healthcare-with-the-opening-of-three-new-floors-in-singlehome/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:34:08 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406784 QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to the healthcare of both residents and visitors of the city with the opening of three new floors in the Singlehome building. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/16/quironsalud-marbella-strengthens-its-commitment-to-healthcare-with-the-opening-of-three-new-floors-in-singlehome/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=406409 THAT fresh crunchy bite of cucumber, paired with sweet cherry tomato that bursts in your mouth, soft crumbling feta, a zing of spice from red onion, and of course the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/15/we-all-knew-it-new-study-finds-the-mediterranean-diet-reduces-cancer-risks-associated-with-obesity/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/explainer-how-to-obtain-your-andalucia-health-card/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/explainer-how-to-obtain-your-andalucia-health-card/#respond Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:54:40 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=404902 THE medical card (tarjeta sanitaria individual) is the document that identifies the individual before the Public Health Authorities of Andalucia.  Each person should possess one, including expats. It is important]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/12/explainer-how-to-obtain-your-andalucia-health-card/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-as-a-key-tool-in-postoperative-recovery/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-as-a-key-tool-in-postoperative-recovery/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:04:45 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=405672 Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an essential tool in postoperative recovery, especially for diabetic patients and smokers, who often face serious complications due to poor circulation and a weakened immune]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/11/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-as-a-key-tool-in-postoperative-recovery/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/10/wild-boars-increasingly-seen-in-spains-towns-and-even-shopping-centres-carry-diarrhoea-parasite-that-can-transmit-to-humans/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/10/wild-boars-increasingly-seen-in-spains-towns-and-even-shopping-centres-carry-diarrhoea-parasite-that-can-transmit-to-humans/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=405332 WILD boars have appeared more and more in some of Spain’s urban areas in recent years- looking for food due to the drought destroying some of the vegetation they rely]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/04/10/wild-boars-increasingly-seen-in-spains-towns-and-even-shopping-centres-carry-diarrhoea-parasite-that-can-transmit-to-humans/feed/ 0