health

Masks will not be mandatory in opticians and orthopaedic centres from next week
Masks will not be mandatory in opticians and orthopaedic centres from next week

The regional health authorities have approved the monitoring of suspected cases of bird flu to prevent an outbreak...

How do you restore mobility in your joints as you age?
How do you restore mobility in your joints as you age?

Age can take its toll on your body, but there are things you can do to help keep your joints healthy...

6 tips to keep yourself healthy if you work a lot in the office
6 tips to keep yourself healthy if you work a lot in the office

Working in an office can be hard on your health, especially if you’re not taking the appropriate steps to look after yourself…

No more masks on public transport either next week or the week after
No more masks on public transport either next week or the week after

It was thought that they would stay until March or April but the epidemiological in Spain is favourable for them to go...

Cardiosurgery in Germany
Cardiosurgery in Germany

Heart surgery is complex and unsafe so it is preferable to have your treatment in a good hospital with experienced and highly qualified cardiac surgeons…

How to pave your way for a career in fitness industry
How to pave your way for a career in fitness industry

Have you considered a career in the fitness industry? Do you want to use your passion to help others? Here’s how you can do it…

All the islands return to a low risk level for COVID
All the islands return to a low risk level for COVID

La Gomera follows Gran Canaria by dropping to level 1 after a rebound in cases in the new year...

Recommended foods you should include in your diet
Recommended foods you should include in your diet

Eating healthily is one of the most important things you can do for your body to reduce the risk of illnesses...

Spain could end mandatory face masks on public transport 'soon'
Spain could end mandatory face masks on public transport 'soon'

The health minister has again requested that everyone get the second booster dose against Covid to continue "saving lives"...

What are the benefits of medical insurance?
What are the benefits of medical insurance?

Medical insurance is becoming increasingly important for individuals and families and can protect more than just your health…

37 people have died with Covid in the last two weeks in the Canary Islands
37 people have died with Covid in the last two weeks in the Canary Islands

Last week, 25% of patients in hospital with Covid died. This is the highest fatality rate since the pandemic began...

The consumption of sugary drinks is linked to baldness and depression
The consumption of sugary drinks is linked to baldness and depression

The study shows that drinking one sugary fizzy drink a day increases hair loss by 26%...

The WHO once again recommends wearing masks indoors and on public transport
The WHO once again recommends wearing masks indoors and on public transport

In the Canary Islands, their use in buses and taxis is still mandatory, as well as to access pharmacies, medical centres, and hospitals...

The SpTH health app enabled safe mobility of over 52 million travellers
The SpTH health app enabled safe mobility of over 52 million travellers

More than 94% of travellers used it, as some were exempt, with only four litigation cases filed from people against it...

Covid rebounds in the Canaries as a second island rises to health alert level 2
Covid rebounds in the Canaries as a second island rises to health alert level 2

Health is asking everyone over 12 to get their booster jab as it is proven to reduce the number of serious cases...

Spain reintroduces travel restrictions for visitors from China
Spain reintroduces travel restrictions for visitors from China

All travellers from China, regardless of nationality, will have to provide a negative test or proof of vaccination...

Gran Canaria rises to Level 2 health alert for Covid
Gran Canaria rises to Level 2 health alert for Covid

This is a sign that the epidemiological situation has worsened, hospitalisations have increased, but no additional restrictions...

Canary Islands exceeds 4.6 million vaccines, with 1.8 million immunized
Canary Islands exceeds 4.6 million vaccines, with 1.8 million immunized

Its two years since the SCS administered the first vaccine. The younger generation are the ones not getting inoculated...

The under 60’s can now be vaccinated with the fourth dose against Covid
The under 60’s can now be vaccinated with the fourth dose against Covid

Anyone can now get it as long as there are no medical reasons not to, and children under five can have the paediatric vaccine...

Spain starts to automatically update EU Digital Covid certificates
Spain starts to automatically update EU Digital Covid certificates

If your certificate expires before 30th June 2023, it is being extended...