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Headaches after Exercise: Here’s Why They Happen—and How to Prevent Them
For some people, going for a run can trigger what’s known as a “runner’s high,” a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far less pleasant: a headache. Read more
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Bees Can Do So Much More than You Think—From Dancing to Being Little Art Critics
While visiting various plants, bees need to figure out the best flowers so they can be the most efficient foragers possible, and communicate this to their hive. But there’s much more these insects’ tiny brains are capable of. Read more
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Morning Exercise Burns More Body Fat
When you’ve got a busy schedule, you may try to squeeze exercise in whenever you can. But there’s growing evidence that when you workout can make a difference to its effects. Read more
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MRI Scans and AI Technology Really Could Read What We’re Thinking. The Implications Are Terrifying
For the first time, researchers have managed to use GPT1, precursor to the AI chatbot ChatGPT, to translate MRI imagery into text in an effort to understand what someone is thinking. Read more
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Why Walking through the Countryside "Tames" Our Brain
Studies show that contact with nature increases our feeling of happiness, decreases mental anguish, gives us greater capacity to manage daily tasks and improves cognitive function which benefits imagination, creativity and performance. Read more
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Why Is a Medical Check-up Essential to Maintain a Healthy Life?
It is easy to fall into a daily routine, take shortcuts and neglect our bodies and minds. However, it is essential to take care of our physical and mental health, and a check-up can be one of the best ways to do so. Read more
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Good Service, a Key Factor in Health Insurance
When choosing health insurance in Spain, one of the factors that demonstrates that the company is suitable for health care is that it offers friendly customer service and efficient management. Read more
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Reader Recommendations | English-Speaking Vets
Fellow expats give the lowdown on where to get great care for your furry, feathered or scaly friends. Read more
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Swimming Pools vs. Wild Swimming: A Germs Expert on Which Is Worse
While it’s clear that swimming in outdoor waters carries different risks from swimming in a pool, the question of where’s safest to swim may not seem immediately obvious. So where’s cleanest spot for a dip? Read more
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Four Ways Touch Can Boost Your Health and Well-Being
Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner. But what many of us may not realize is that touch is far more than just a simple physical sensation—it’s an essential element in human connection. Read more
