LIVING
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Alcohol and Your Brain: Study Finds Even Moderate Drinking Is Damaging
It’s a well-known fact that drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on your health, including damaging your liver. But how much is too much? Read more
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Expats Are Experts at Coping with Uncertainty
The uncertainty and restrictions surrounding COVID-19 are testing the limits of our resilience. Australian Psychologist Leigh Matthews from Therapy in Barcelona is here to reassure you that Barcelona’s internationals have what it takes to handle it. Read more
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Returning to the Office: How to Stay Connected and Socially Distant
Companies around the world are debating how and when to return to the office. How should desks be arranged to enable social distancing alongside the benefits of being in the same room? And do people need to return for five days a week? Read more
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The home office works well as a quiet room to concentrate and work, but in homes that do have one—and when both partners are at home, as is increasingly the case—that space often defaults to the man, leaving women to search for space.
In the Work-from-Home Battle for Space, Women Are the Reluctant Nomads
With a greater number of people working from home now than ever before, we’re stuck with too much work and not enough space to do it—with women often getting the short end of the stick. Read more
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What You Should Know About Getting Insurance in Spain
One of the many challenges of living in another country is finding the right insurance coverage. How do you know what coverage is best for you? How can you make sure you’ve got everything covered without overpaying? Read more
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An Exciting and Safe Return to School
ASB was one of the first schools in Spain to bring students back on campus with a wide range of new health and safety protocols that help reduce the risk of viral spreading. Read more
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What to Do If You Have an Okupa in Your House?
We've all heard the talk about squatters. It’s a hot topic, and there is a LOT of misinformation out there. We talked with attorney Helen Vera to clear up some commonly held misconceptions and find out what you can and can't do to get rid of them. Read more
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How to Help Your Child Cope with the Transition Back to School during COVID-19
Every fall, parents are tasked with managing back-to-school transitions. But with COVID-19, the start of this school year feels very different. Read more
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Mentorship: Accelerating Diverse, Gender-Balanced Leadership
The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) believes that leveraging 100% of the world’s talent leads to improved business performance, better decision making, economic sustainability and a happier society. Read more
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Buying Property in Spain & COVID-19: What You Need to Know
The coronavirus crisis has caused real estate prices to drop, so why do buyers struggle to find discounted properties on the listing portals? Economist Raf Jacobs shares his insights into why—and how to find the best deals. Read more
