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Digitally-colorized scanning electron micrograph of Cimex lectularius (bedbug). Photo by Janice Harney Carr, Center for Disease Control, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Bed Bugs Are a Global Problem, Yet We Still Know So Little about How They Spread
The more people share photos of bed bug bites on social media, the more concerned we feel. Read more
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Challenging Fitness Myths: Cardio Is for Women
Women’s magazines and social media tout pumping cardio as the thing to do, so it's only natural to go with the flow. But let us take a moment to re-evaluate the norms. Read more
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Steep Physical Decline with Age Is Not Inevitable
As people age, it can become more difficult to perform some physical tasks, even those that are normal activities of daily living. However, prioritizing physical fitness and health as you get older can help you go through your normal day-to-day. Read more
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Independence protest in Barcelona, October 26, 2017. Photo by Jordi Rovira (CC BY-SA 3.0 ES) via Wikimedia Commons.
The Spanish Amnesty Law for Catalunya Separatists, Explained
In order to hold on to power and gain support from regional parties, incumbent Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez has made deals with various political forces. Read more
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Dragon sculpture by Andrés Nagel in the Parc de l’Espanya Industrial. Photo by Marc Lozano courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Barcelona's Parc de L’Espanya Industrial
From parents with small children to amateur dance troupes practicing their routines, and teenagers playing basketball, the people who make up an important cross-section of Sants, Badal and Hostafrancs neighborhoods overlap in this park. Read more
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Image courtesy of ASSSA.
Your Health Well Insured in Spain
If your health insurance has been cancelled, your premium increased, your coverage falls short, or you’re simply not happy with the service, the best option is to look for insurance in Spain that fits your needs and has multiple benefits. Read more
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Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Moths
When you think of moths, do you see holes in your clothes, pests in the pantry, or pesky insects drawn to night lights spoiling your social BBQ? Read more
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Four Reasons Your Hay Fever May Be Worse When You Move to a Different Country—And How to Manage It
One thing you might not expect to be different when moving abroad is your hay fever symptoms. Yet, odd as it may sound, many expats report worse seasonal allergy symptoms after moving to a new country. Read more
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There’s a Thriving Global Market in Turtles
Hatchling turtles are cute, small and inexpensive. Handled improperly, they also can make you sick. Read more
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Challenging Fitness Myths: Weightlifting Is for Men
During any casual visit to the gym, one might notice a general trend: men lift and women do cardio. Men dominate the weight room while women occupy the majority of the treadmills and elliptical machines. One can’t help but wonder why? Read more
