IN THE CITY
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Americans: Register to Vote from Abroad
One detail inevitably trips up many US expat voters, especially those who are less familiar with the procedure: the vast majority of overseas Americans must re-register to vote every election year. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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