HEALTH

12 COVID-19 Testing Centers in Barcelona

The spread of COVID-19 is increasing. You should know your options if you want or need to get tested. We share what kinds of tests are available, plus where and how to get tested. Read more
Leigh Matthews, Founder and Director of Therapy in Barcelona. Image by Maggie Michalowicz Instagram @m_a_g_g_i_e_jm

Choosing a Therapist in Barcelona: Why and How?

Could you benefit from seeing a therapist? Not sure? Leigh Matthews, Founder and Director of Therapy in Barcelona and an Australian Registered Psychologist helps us get a better understanding of when you might need a therapist and how to choose one. Read more
Hiking Workouts Aren’t Just Good For Your Body—They’re Good For Your Mind Too

Hiking is not only a great way to get outside in nature, it also has plenty of physical and mental health benefits for those who take part. Read more
Poor Sleep Linked to Inability to Focus

The morning after a difficult night’s sleep, it can feel impossible to wake up. You might press the snooze button just one more time in an attempt to gain a bit more of that restorative slumber. Read more
Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look.

8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety after Lockdown

Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy—but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed. Read more
Exercise Boosts Immunity and Makes Vaccines More Effective

New study shows that regular physical activity strengthens the human immune system, reduces the risk of falling ill and dying from infectious disease by more than a third and significantly increases the effectiveness of vaccination campaigns. Read more
Are Vegan Diets Good For Your Heart?

A vegan diet is linked to a host of health advantages that should benefit heart health. But, unless it’s carefully constructed, a vegan diet can easily lack vital nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids selenium, iodine and vitamin B12. Read more
Are You Ready For Bikini Season?

If you’re carrying around a few extra COVID kilos and you want to get into shape, you may be asking yourself what the best approach is. Dr. Noemi Gonzalez of Turó Park Dental and Medical Center has some suggestions for getting your body beach-ready. Read more
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
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