Navigating expat life in Spain and overcoming the challenges of loneliness. ESHA Spain present some targeted strategies, including considerations for accessing English-speaking doctors and therapists The initial thrill of embracing expat life in Spain is undeniable, especially during the early stages of adapting to a new life in this culturally rich country. However, as the
Following the Netherlands’ lead, the UK has now banned the party drug known as laughing gas. In January, the Netherlands became the world’s first country to prohibit the recreational use of nitrous oxide. This decision was prompted by a concerning statistic: over three years, the country recorded 1,800 car accidents linked to nitrous oxide use,
Introduction: Seeking therapy is a significant step toward improving your mental health and overall well-being. The benefits of therapy are numerous, ranging from better emotional management to healthier relationships. However, one of the most crucial aspects of your therapy journey is finding the right therapist. For the expat community living in Spain, it can be
Understanding Gut Health Your gut, which encompasses your stomach, intestines, and colon, is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. But what exactly is gut health, and what is the gut microbiome? Gut health doesn’t have a universal definition and can vary among researchers, medical professionals, and individuals. For our discussion, gut health
A new study reveals how social media and influencers have become vehicles for tobacco companies to promote smoking among young people. The report, titled “Spanish Influencers and the Impact of Digital Smoke on Youth,” found that major influencers are exposing 51 million 18-24 year old followers to smoking content. The study, by the Spanish Association
Some scientists now believe that wrinkles drive the aging process The human face is a roadmap of aging. Creases, folds, and wrinkles emerge as time marches on. While lines and wrinkles clearly signal advancing age, new evidence suggests they may also actively drive the aging process overall. Youthful skin is supple and smooth, stretched taut
In the 90s a legend circulated at the doors of schools all over Spain that someone – no one knows who – was giving drugs to children. Their modus operandi varied by province: in Madrid, mothers warned their children about stickers impregnated with a mysterious substance that they gave you when you left school and
The debate around the merits of different diets is a never-ending one. Still, one thing that most nutritionists and health experts can agree on is the importance of protein. A high-protein diet has numerous health benefits, from weight management to muscle growth, increased satiety, and more. In this blog, we will explore the key advantages
Individuals experiencing long-term effects of Covid, particularly those who had been hospitalized, are more susceptible to significant organ damage, as disclosed in a recent study MRI scans displayed that these patients were threefold more likely to present abnormalities in several key organs including the lungs, brain, and kidneys. The researchers are convinced that there’s a
In 2022, the number of adults in Spain who had consumed fentanyl at least once in their lifetime has multiplied eightfold compared to 2018 Fentanyl, a substance 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more so than morphine according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is increasingly consumed in
