LIVING
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Sex Matters in Biomedical Research: Many Conditions Affect Men and Women Differently
Biomedical studies have traditionally used male animals and men as research subjects, and the knowledge we have obtained from this research has been applied to both sexes on the assumption that what works for males must also work for females. Read more
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Image courtesy of Turó Park.
Beyond Aesthetics: The Uses of Botox & Filler Treatments
Most of us think of Botox and fillers as solely aesthetic treatments that are used principally to combat the aging process. However, these popular and minimally invasive treatments can be used in so many more ways than most people are aware. Read more
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When It Comes to Dating Advice, Why Is It Always Women Who Must Improve?
“Therapy-speak” advice on dating is widely available outside of the psychotherapist’s office. Much of this advice places responsibility on women for managing their emotional reactions to problematic dating experiences. Read more
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Will Technology Kill Conversation?
We are steadily and imperceptibly heading towards a world of artificial intelligence, robots and bots to the point that many instances in which we would naturally speak to another human being are being replaced. Read more
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Four Top Tips to Help Your Pets Stay Lean and Healthy
Just like humans, pets can suffer from weight issues. And it’s becoming a growing problem, with more chubby companion animals around than ever before. Read more
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Parc de Diagonal Mar, photo courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
Connecting City and Sea
Both reviled as an urban planning disaster, and celebrated as a daring development revitalizing former industrial wasteland, Parc de Diagonal Mar provides a rare oasis of green and a respite from the constant noise of the city. Read more
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Standing on a Vibrating Platform Could Deliver Some of the Same Benefits as Exercise
Whole-body vibration training is gaining interest is because it’s easier to do than regular exercise. This means even people who can’t exercise normally can still get similar benefits as they would from exercising. Read more
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An NFT Unicorn (The Company, Not a JPEG)
The NFT movement kicked off as a way for artists and their communities to sell their unique digital works. In a massive milestone for the movement, one of the first issuers in the space just became the richest. Read more
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7 FAQs about Buying a Property in Spain
The process of buying a property in Spain can be very different from other countries. We spoke with Anna Klevtsova of Klev&Vera International Law Firm to get some answers to some of the most often asked questions by expats living in Spain. Read more
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Good Sleep Is Essential for Good Health
Sleep is responsible for sustaining an energetic life, healing pathologies, maintaining a strong immune system and recovering from mental strain and physical exertion. So what happens when you just can't get a good night’s sleep? Read more
