Heart of the matter Sunscreen test

AFTER the Costas’ recent un­springlike weather, you might be bemused to learn that skincare specialists agree you should be wearing sunscreen yearround.

It is important to apply it even when indoors, explained Dr Elizabeth Hale, senior vice­president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, as UVA rays can penetrate glass.

The experts also recommended a broad­spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 35, protecting against the UVB rays that cause sunburn and play a role in developing skin cancer, and UVA rays leading to skin damage along with ageing and wrinkles.

After they were asked to plunge their hands into icecold water to assess their pain tolerance, researchers found that the most active could keep their hands in the water 16 seconds longer than the sedentary group.

Even those in the light activity category, who walked or cycled, withstood the discomfort for seven seconds more than the sedentary group.

“This suggests that regular physical activity can help to improve pain tolerance, just as the so ­ called ‘runner’s high’ after a jog can make discomfort seem less painful,” said Dr Anders Arnes who led the study.

A STUDY in Portugal found that women have less chance of surviving a heart attack than men.

“Females are at a particularly high risk of a poor prognosis,” said Dr Mariana Martinho from Hospital Garcia de Orta in Almada.

Women could be in greater danger of dying after a heart attack because they tend to have them when they are older than men, and consequently are in poorer health, Dr Martinho pointed out.

In the UK, the British Heart Foundation warned that thousands of women are at risk of being misdiagnosed and less likely than men to receive rapid life­saving treatment and medication helping to prevent a second heart attack.

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Thank you

Thank you for what you are writing.

I’m a Dutch guy currently residing in Spain. Reading your article on Propaganda in the Euro Weekly. It is a relief to find you and read what you are saying.

So, just saying: THANKS!!

Stay strong.

Dear Leapy

With Love, Louis

I am an avid reader of your column every week but am surprised you have not mentioned the dangerous antics of the, fast becoming more popular, scooters on the roads, or pavements! Risking life and limb to themselves and other road users. However, there seems to be no action taken by the police! Would love to read your comments in one of your weekly comments.

Best regards, DMP, Albatera

Dear Editor

A simple question for Remainers

Do you want to be ruled by the unelected EU or our own elected Parliament?

I know Leapy’s answer!

Spain joined the EU and have prospered with approximately €800 billion in loans. Greece borrowed approx €2 trillion. I wish I could get a big money interest free loan that never needs to be paid back or does it?

Brian Johnston ­ Benalmadena

Well done

To Lee Graham

Fantastic, keep up the good work.

Regards

Are you watching?

will send an email, but I thought you probably get too many emails in your busy life. However, having just now read your article in EWN I thought I would email anyway. I am not racist and all the people in the programme were very nice. It’s just a matter of fair representation of course and it is annoying.

Best Wishes, Graham PS I remember you on the telly with Little Arrows

Hooked

In my nearly 40 years of residence here I have never had much interest in the English language media but I am becoming hooked on your comedy page featuring Lee. I use the surname as he refers to a knight of the realm as Starmer. His ultra right wing, and often racist, rantings are hilarious in their eccentricity, but as one of the few expat socialists on the coast I know that he is preaching to the converted.

Philip Flaxman Mijas Costa

Closer ties

The UK left the EU because the government didn’t want to accommodate the ‘humanising’ rules imposed by the EU and wasn’t prepared to relinquish any sovereignty. The vote was really close. The UK has to undertake a new referendum to see what the outcome might be. It could be a lot different. Also, wanting to re­apply will require that the UK follows the requirements of the EU, will less protest.

Dik Coates

Stormy forecast

Biblical storms and hailstones have battered the area here hard with the aftermath of cleaning up yet to start, let’s hope every drop of water is not wasted, and will give us a head start in the coming months.

Mark

Deportation

Shirley Hunt

I was watching CH5 Rich House Poor House recently where they swap houses for a week. The Poor House ­ Single mum was black and the Rich House featured two gay men. This programme often includes minorities. I thought at the time, I wonder if Leapy is watching this. Perhaps I

This article sheds light on the heartbreaking situation faced by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light at the TurkishBulgarian border.

It’s truly disheartening to see how they are being denied entry, facing violence, and the threat of deportation. Their religious beliefs should not be a reason for persecution. We must stand together to protect the rights of all individuals, regardless of their faith.

K Jula