The Vensavita journal
Short, honest guides to help you make better decisions about check-ups, screenings and care abroad. No miracle claims — ever.
Evidence-aware guides on longevity medicine, executive check-ups, second opinions and travelling to Spain for care — written by a patient advisor who works inside the system every day. Browse by topic, or start with the latest.
A practical, step-by-step checklist for planning a medical trip to Spain — records and DICOM imaging, questions to ask before booking, realistic timelines, insurance and payment, fit-to-fly, and follow-up once you are home.
A sober guide to hormones and longevity after 40 — thyroid, menopause and HRT, testosterone decline in men — plus how to spot the wellness marketing: adrenal fatigue, pellets and massive hormone panels.
What a comprehensive health check-up actually costs in Spain in 2025 — from €300 basic panels to €3,500+ premium programmes — what each tier includes, and which add-ons are rarely worth paying for.
Why Spain works for planned medical care — quality, waiting times, realistic costs — plus how to choose a hospital and specialist, and which intermediaries to avoid.
Modern medicine is excellent at extending lifespan and far less consistent at extending healthspan. What the difference means, which levers actually move it, and how to measure progress.
Beyond the hype: which longevity biomarkers have real evidence behind them after 40 — ApoB, HbA1c, VO2max, hs-CRP and more — and how often to track them.
Studies suggest second opinions change diagnosis or treatment in a significant share of cases. When it makes sense to seek one abroad, how it works, and what to prepare.
Not all 'full-body check-ups' are equal. What an evidence-based executive health screening in Barcelona should actually cover — and which fashionable tests to question.
