
Catherine Gaa

In Spain, all employed residents and their dependents are covered by social security, known as Seguridad Social. Due to budget constraints, many citizens and residents opt for better coverage (shorter wait times, direct appointments with

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

March 14, 2023
So, you want to have a family. Family planning is much more than picking out a name and nesting – and sometimes, your dreams to have a family can be affected by infertility.

January 5, 2023
In today’s virtual age, we are taking more and more online – and to our mobile phones. And with the Coronavirus pandemic changing the very way we live and conduct our affairs, even doing simple errands became easier and safer to do from the comfort

December 13, 2022
They say that the only certain things in this life are death and taxes. While you can plan for taxes, death is unfortunately an event that is difficult to plan for, and often hard to imagine planning for in its own right. And when you’re grieving

November 10, 2022
After more than two years of talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and shots, probes and vaccines, there’s another airborne illness that’s beginning to stake hold on the Spanish population: the regular old flu. Though mild in most cases, the flu can

October 18, 2022
In the wake of the COVID pandemic, there is renewed interest in both retiring abroad and working abroad as a digital nomad, in addition to simply purchasing a second property for personal or professional reasons. Can you buy a house in Spain as an

September 7, 2022
Finding someone to look after your baby is a big decision that new parents face when returning to work. Maternity and paternity leave in Spain allow a baby to be home for several months following birth, but choosing a nursery is a large task for

August 10, 2022
In thinking holistically about one’s health, it’s easy to consider the various part of the body associated with common ailments. But what about a dental health checkup? It goes without saying that oral health is of great important to a human´s