Articles on Food, Health and Wellness (5)
Are you pregnant and thinking of having your baby in Spain? Perhaps it is unpractical to go back to your country of origin to give birth, or perhaps most of the family you want by your side is already here. In any case, there is absolutely no need
November 16, 2023
It is reassuring to know that Spain’s national health service (Sistema Nacional de Salud or SNS) is rated among the best national health services in the world. Personally, I have always found the staff to be outstanding, thorough and extremely
November 7, 2023
While diseases like rabies may seem like a thing of the past, the disease still exists in many regions around the world, especially in countries with limited access to healthcare, veterinary services, or vaccination programs for animals. In Spain,
September 19, 2023
Spain’s fertility rate has been low since the start of the new millennia, with about 1.3 children per woman in Spain as of 2020 – a historically low number, especially when compared to the rest of the European Union. While some cite lack of maternal
September 5, 2023
Your heart is one of the five most vital organs in your body, so taking good care of it is essential for overall health. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in both men in women, despite being mostly preventable via diet, exercise, and
July 6, 2023
Giving birth in Spain was never in my plans, until I moved abroad at 22 and promptly met the man who is now my husband. First came love, then came the awkward talk about whether or not we wanted kids and, nearly a decade later, came the baby
May 24, 2023
Whether you are a seasoned expat, or just recently arrived, giving birth in Spain can be a beautiful, albeit overwhelming experience in so many ways. There are so many items to keep track of pre-birth–everything from what feels like hundreds of
May 10, 2023
As children grow and develop, they may experience various foot problems that can lead to long-lasting pain, deformity, and other serious health issues if left untreated. That’s why it’s essential to identify and address these problems as soon as
May 4, 2023
The phrase, “it’s like pulling teeth” came from somewhere. Given how excruciating toothaches can be, it’s no surprise that wisdom tooth pain can lead to extractions – and they’re not exactly a walk in the park.
April 11, 2023
Breast cancer, called cáncer de mama in Spanish, is the most common cancer among women, with an estimated 1 in 8 women developing it in her lifetime. Breast cancer can also affect men (the World Health Organization reports about 0.5-1.0% of all
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