Flu vs Covid

What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?

Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus first identified in 2019. Flu is caused by infection with a flu virus (influenza viruses).

From what we know, COVID-19 spreads more easily than flu. Efforts to maximize the proportion of people in the United States who are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines remain critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. More information is available about COVID-19 vaccines and how well they work.

Compared to flu, COVID-19 can cause more serious illnesses in some people. COVID-19 can also take longer before people show symptoms, and people can remain contagious for longer periods of time. More information about differences between flu and COVID-19 is available in the different sections below. You cannot tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 just by looking at the symptoms alone because they have some of the same symptoms. That’s why testing is needed to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis. Testing is also important because it can reveal if someone has both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time. While more is learned every day about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it, there are still things, such as post-COVID conditions (also known as long COVID), that are unknown.

Spain’s property prices have been steadily increasing year on year since

the European credit crash in 2008 and the market is recovering strongly since the pandemic. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in January 2022, a staggering 52,684 property transactions took place in Spain, which is the highest figure for the first month of the year since 2008. February 2022’s figures were slightly higher at 53,623 transactions, which is an annual increase of 24%. 20.4% of February’s property transactions were new homes and 79.6% were used. The number of new homes being purchased increased by 9.2% compared to February 2021 and used homes increased by 28.4%. According to Idealista, in the year of the pandemic, sales among foreign residents fell by 22.1%, but in 2021 these figures rose by 51.2%. It’s clear to see that the Spanish property market is on an upward trend and experts estimate that we will see approximately 750,000 property transactions take place this year with an average price growth prediction of 10%. With the property market showing strong signs of growth and potential for capital appreciation, now is a great time to invest in Spain’s Golden Visa programme. A property investment of €500,000 will enable the investor and their family to apply for a Spanish residency visa. The investment must be liquid, with no mortgage attached to the property.

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GBP/EUR exchange rate rocked by gas shortage fears and recession warnings Staying up to date with the latest currency news can help you time your transfers effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for over the month ahead… Latest currency news The GBP/EUR exchange rate continued to trade in a wide range over the past month, with the pairing fluctuating between a low of €1.16 and a three-month high of €1.19, while EUR/GBP traded between £0.83 and £0.85. What’s been happening? The euro trended higher through the middle of July, supported by the European Central Bank (ECB) as it delivered a shock 50bps interest rate hike. However EUR exchange rates then fell sharply as we headed into August amid fresh concern over a potential European gas shortage this winter. Meanwhile the pound fluctuated through July amid the uncertainty of the Conservative leadership election. Sterling was then forced off its best levels in the wake of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest interest rate decision. While the BoE also opted for a 50bps hike, GBP investors were spooked by the bank’s warning that the UK is likely to slip into a recession later this year. What do you need to look out for? Looking ahead, ongoing concerns over European energy security may continue to act as a headwind for the euro in the coming week. Although the prospect of another 50bps rate hike from the ECB may provide some respite for the single currency. Meanwhile the pound may remain vulnerable to losses while the UK government remains paralysed while we await the outcome of the Tory leadership race in early September. Since 1996 we’ve helped more than 325,000 customers with their currency transfers, just pop into your local Currencies Direct branch or give us a call to find out more.

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Rethinking tourism 27th September 2022

International tourist arrivals at the start of 2022 were double the level recorded in 2021. In some regions, arrivals are already at, or even above, pre-pandemic levels. The lifting of the remaining travel restrictions, alongside rising consumer confidence, will be important drivers for the sector’s recovery, bringing hope and opportunity to many millions of people around the world. World Tourism Day will be celebrated as the shift towards tourism is being recognised as a crucial pillar for development and as progress is well underway. May 2022 marked the first time the United Nations General Assembly held a special debate on tourism, illustrating the historic relevance of the sector. Tourism is now on the agenda of governments and of international organizations in every global region. At the same time, destinations and businesses are proactively adapting to meet challenges and responsibilities, as illustrated by the wave of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, spearheaded by UNWTO. Tourism’s International Observance Day will put people at the center of key discussions. Where is tourism going? Where do we want to go? And how do we get there?

20 To advertise in The Sentinella Malaga call 711 096 354 Why do we lose our hair?

Loss of hair..it ain’t fun is it!

Most people experience hair loss as they get older. Often, it’s related to genetics and the natural process of aging. In other cases, balding may be due to an underlying medical condition. That’s just hair going through its cycles, and there will be a new one to replace it. But hair loss may be a sign of a more serious medical condition like stress for example that needs an evaluation by a dermatologist. As you might suspect, hair loss is completely normal at every age when it happens within certain parameters. Children lose hair every day after all, and the same is true for normal adults. You can shed about 100 hairs a day as an adult without falling outside normal parameters. The average human head has about 100,000 hairs, and 100 is just a small fraction compared to what (should be) growing every day. Minoxidil This over-the-counter ingredient—found in Rogaine’s 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol can be used by both men and women alike, and is quite popular amongst those over 50, its a vasodilator, causing an increase in the blood supply to the scalp and thus delivering oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles, which contributes to hair growth.. or it’s said to. If it’s good enough for Tom Cruise...!

Fat doesn’t get you fat.... so is it the calories?

Does fat make you fat? One of the major reasons that people are confused by the concept of fat making them fat is that dietary fat and body fat share the same word, fat. Although that may sound silly, the shared name seems to paint a visual of the fat we eat in our food getting shuttled directly to our love handles, but it doesn’t work like that. The same way the nails on your hands are not the same as the nails in your walls, and the same way eating squash doesn’t make you better at playing squash, the fat you eat does not directly affect the fat present on your body. Fat is often referred to as an “empty source of calories” because it is high in calories. This is wrong, not only because its caloric density is a good thing, but because its caloric density brings a lot of nutrients along with it. In fact, gram per gram natural sources of fat provide more vitamins, minerals, and nutrients than carbohydrates and protein. These nutrients not only serve vital functions in the body but they also serve as a built-in signal to the body that it is satisfied and nourished, which helps to stop us from eating as our body recognises we are full. Yes, the body is affected by the number of calories you consume, but at the end of the day, the body runs on nutrients, not just calories. dietary fat only applies to whole food sources of fat such as animal fats, seafood, nuts, seeds, avocados, etc…, it does not apply to refined vegetable oils, margarine, the fat in Oreos or deep-fried Doritos!

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This months “Building the bum of your dreams” is easier than you think:

There’s one thing is for sure, that to form a well rounded and perfect looking bottom, you need to vary all glute exercises to encompass all parts of your anatomy. There are many muscles in the bum and you need to excersice them all. What is a dumbbell squat? It’s a lowerbody exercise that involves holding one or two dumbbells and bending your hips and knees to lower as far as comfortable, then

KEEP THAT BEACH BUM!

standing back up. They strengthen your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves. But as you work to keep a neutral torso with good posture, you also train your core muscles. Certain variations also work your shoulders, lats and forearms.

To advertise in The Sentinella Malaga call 711 096 354 Aspirin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen....what’s the difference?

Aspirin is blood thinner, it helps in proper flow of blood towards the heart and away from the heart. While having heart attack there is less amount of blood flowing towards heart as there is vasoconstriction of blood vessels so aspirin makes blood thin and helps in proper flow of blood and oxygen. Paracetamol is inhibitor of synthesis of prostaglandins and blocks cox-2 so has action like NSAIDs thus reduces the inflammation. Also it works on hypothalamus by regulating the thermoregulatory point so controls the temperature thus helos in reducing the fever. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury. Ibuprofen can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. Ibuprofen may also cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are using this medicine, especially in older adults.Do not take more than your recommended dose. An ibuprofen overdose can damage your stomach or intestines. Use only the smallest amount of medication needed to get relief from your pain, swelling, or fever. Warning: Seek professional medical advice before taking any medication

25 To advertise in The Sentinella Malaga call 711 096 354 PRIVATE VILLA SALE ! VILLA FOR SALE 349,000€

AREA - LAKE VIÑUELA - PUENTE DON MANUEL Beatiful Villa with Pool and wonderful views, in a tranquil and mature urbanisation. Beautiful home with an open relaxed layout and lots of outside space, perfect for enjoying idealistic Andalucian living with close amenities. PRICE: 349,000€

Basic features Detached Villa 2 floors / 245 m² built 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms Land plot of 1,036 m² Terraces & Outside kitchen area Balcony, Fitted wardrobes, Storeroom, Individual heating, Amenities, Swimming pool, Garden, Energy Certificate, 250,12 kWh/m² year, Emissions: 50,53 kg CO2/ m² year 20mins from Torre Del Mar Viewing by appointment Email:creativeprojects.spain@gmail.com Tel: (+34) 711 096 354

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A few lottery winning facts...

THE NUMBERS GAME 1. Who enjoys a flutter on the lottery more, men or women? Well, according to a 2013 survey 55% of males were positive about lotteries as opposed to only 42% of women. 2. A survey found that 99% of British lottery winners kept playing after their numbers came up. And of those, 70% were sure that they would win again. 3. According to statistical research American winners don’t claim an astonishing €2 billion worth of lotto winnings every year. 4. Where would you store your winning lottery ticket so nobody else could get their hands on it? Apparently almost 30% of female lottery winners keep their lucky ticket safe and sound in their bras. 5. Surveys found that 48% of British workers kept working at their day jobs after hitting the jackpot. It seems like Brits are happier in their jobs as 67% said they wouldn’t quit even if they won €10 million. 6. A UK survey found that the average lottery winner buys 4.5 cars, but 10% of those winners buy 10 or more. Not sure why they’d buy half a car but when you’re that rich, why not? 7. Even celebs like to try their luck on the lottery once in a while. Pop Queen Madonna managed to win €120,000 on the Italian SuperEnaLotto which she generously donated to a charity helping to build schools in Malawi.

DOG

Cast: Channing Tatum. The dog of the title is Lulu, and much like the Olsen twins playing a single character in Full House, for this film Lulu is played by Britta, Lara 5 and Zuza, and between the three pups, they own this film, holding their own against Hollywood heavyweight Tatum.Lulu is a dog trained for military work, and eight deployments to combat zones has left her with a severe case of post-traumatic stress disorder. On top of this, Lulu’s handler has dealt with his own post-combat issues by driving his car into a tree and leaving her alone in the world. A film with many ideas, though instead of becoming a disparate mess, it transforms a few Hollywood clichés into an introspective, sentimental, and pleasant experience.

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A list of actual announcements that London Tube train drivers have made to their passengers...

1) “Ladies and Gentlemen, I do apologise for the delay to your service. I know you’re all dying to get home, unless, of course, you happen to be married to my ex-wife, in which case you’ll want to cross over to the Westbound and go in the opposite direction.” 2) “Your delay this evening is caused by the line controller suffering from E & B syndrome: not knowing his elbow from his backside. I’ll let you know any further information as soon as I’m given any.” 3) “Do you want the good news first or the bad news? The good news is that last Friday was my birthday and I hit the town and had a great time. The bad news is that there is a points failure somewhere between Stratford and East Ham, which means we probably won’t reach our destination.” 4) “Ladies and gentlemen, we apologise for the delay, but there is a security alert at Victoria station and we are therefore stuck here for the foreseeable future, so let’s take our minds off it and pass some time together. All together now.... ‘Ten green bottles, hanging on a wall.....’.” 5) “We are now travelling through Baker Street ... As you can see, Baker Street is closed. It would have been nice if they had actually told me, so I could tell you earlier, but no, they don’t think about things like that”. 6) May I remind all passengers that there is strictly no smoking allowed on any part of the Underground. However, if you are smoking a joint, it’s only fair that you pass it round the rest of the carriage.”