Too much fatty and sugar-packed food leads to a lousy night’s sleep, researchers have found. Studies have shown that people packing in the calories with sugary and fatty foods sleep less deeply than those who eat a healthy, fibre-rich diet. Fibre-packed meals help people nod off quickly and get a good night of restorative sleep,
The dangers of belly fat
Carrying any excess weight is bad for your health. It can put pressure on joints and increase the risk of developing certain diseases, including some kinds of cancer. But not all excess weight is created equal. Extra pounds are far more dangerous for your health if you store them around the middle. So, if you
Top tips for a healthy heart on Valentine’s Day
Don’t be broken-hearted this Valentine’s Day. Follow our top tips to keep both your heart and your loved one’s beating strongly on February 14, and every day. Buy chocolates for Valentine’s Day, but make sure they are dark ones. Dark chocolate contains flavonols, which have been shown to play a role in preventing heart disease. Just don’t
Heart disease – the facts
Valentine heart check offer
Give the gift of a healthy heart this Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is all about matters of the heart, so we are celebrating with a special heart-health-check offer at our clinics in Benijofar and Alfaz del Pi. Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the developed world. In the UK it causes more deaths
Female cosmetic surgeon
Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon to carry out any procedure is a very personal thing. You not only need a surgeon who is skilled and experienced, but also one you feel comfortable with. Sometimes patients feel more comfortable discussing their needs with a woman. At Medcare, we have a highly-skilled and experienced female cosmetic surgeon. Dr Teresa
Mineral make-up – perfect daytime look
We always recommend glo mineral make-up as it is so gentle on the skin and looks fantastic. A good mineral make-up is much better for skin than non-mineral foundations as it does not clog pores and allows skin to breathe. It is also suitable for people with sensitive skins who may have problems with other
Why we love dermapen micro-needling
Gorgeous-skinned celebrities such as Cara Delevingne, Jennifer Anniston, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are raving about micro-needling, and here at Medcare we know exactly why. We are using dermapen micro-needling in our aesthetics clinics with excellent results. About the size of a thick marker pen and with lots of tiny (one-use disposable) needles,
Melt your Christmas fat with Exilis Elite
Christmas calories don’t count, right? Isn’t that the rule? No matter how much festive cake, pudding and chocolate you stuff into your gob it just won’t make any difference as long as it is Christmas. Sadly, for us, the Christmas calorie myth has turned out to be completely untrue – again! So, if you are feeling