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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
Free Residency Help for Britons in Spain

Worried because your papers still aren’t sorted? If you can demonstrate that you were legally living in Spain before December 31, 2020 there is still time to apply for residency and Age in Spain can help—for free. 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
5 Important Factors When Choosing an International School

If you are contemplating the possibility of offering your child an international education so that they can learn a second language and become truly bilingual, The British School of Barcelona shares five important elements to consider. Read more
Social Distancing Challenges: Balancing Risk vs. Reward

In just one year we have become acutely aware of the distance between us. Psychotherapist Isa Soler discusses how our use of personal space while interacting with others has changed dramatically during the pandemic. But are those changes permanent? Read more