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Spain's Paid Paternity Leave, Step by Step

The latest reforms give new fathers 16 weeks of paid paternity leave with 100% wage compensation. We outline for you the changes, who is eligible and how to apply for benefits. Read more
Spain's Progressive Paid Paternity Leave Leads Europe

The latest reforms put Spain ahead of other countries in Europe when it comes to paid paternity leave, but what will this legal change mean for real gender equality in employment and at home? Read more

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There’s a very low barrier to entry, meaning almost everyone, regardless of age or ability, can start walking regularly as a form of exercise. Photo by Vicente Zambrano González courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)

Walking Workouts Are Great for Heart, Bone and Muscle Health—and Almost Everyone Can Do It

Walking has clear benefits on keeping our bodies functioning as we get older, improving cardiovascular health, helping lose fat mass and maintain muscle mass, and helping to maintain bone density as well. Read more
Joggers in Jardins de Joan Maragall. Photo by Paola de Grenet courtesy of the Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

The Exercise Pill: How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety

Contrary to what some may think, the brain is a very plastic organ. Regular exercise, especially cardio, does change the brain. Read more
Snack Your Way to Better Health with Bite-Sized Exercise Breaks

Exercise snacking isn’t new, although the research and the term are. If you’ve ever been sitting at your computer or watching TV and had the urge to stand up and walk around or stretch, you’ve had an exercise snack. Read more
COVID-19 & Kids: What to Watch For

In the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents worry at the first signs of cough or breathing difficulties in their child. It could just be a cold. But, how can you tell the difference? Read more
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (right) is the only woman who has chaired the Federal Reserve in its over 100-year history. Photo courtesy of Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (CC BY-ND 2.0).

The Gender Gap in Economics Is Huge—It’s Even Worse Than Tech

Government policies would likely look very different were more women involved in drafting them. Read more
Work-Life Balance in a Pandemic

These days, working from home effectively means working more. Expectations for workers to be available 24/7 were accelerating even before the pandemic and, unchecked, they will become the norm. Read more
Buying Property in Spain: New Brexit Rules

Did you know that now that the UK has left the European Union, new rules apply to Britons seeking to buy property in certain parts of Spain? Read more
3 Ways Companies Could Offer More Father-Friendly Policies That Will Help Women

For many women with young children, taking on more responsibilities at work means their responsibilities at home need to decrease. And for that to happen, men need to step up—and be encouraged to do so. Read more