Sinéad Ryan: Nowadays a trip to the spa for some relaxation increases stress levels thanks to insurer fears

A trip to a hotel spa for a facial requires you to answer a long list of questions for insurance purposes. Photo: Getty

Sinéad Ryan

The form looked daunting. Attached to a clipboard, it ran to three pages. After dutifully filling in my name, address and date of birth, it turned to the intimate.

Did I have heart problems? Did I, or had I ever had, high blood pressure?