HEALTH

Francesco Leo, Chiropractor.

Stress and Expat Life in Barcelona: How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Fellow expat Francesco Leo is passionate about chiropractic care; he shares with us his holistic approach to chiropractic and how he came to practice his passion in Barcelona.
Stand Up for Science rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial, National Mall, Washington, DC, March 7, 2025. Photo by Adam Fagen (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) via Flickr.

How RFK Jr Is Systematically Undermining Vaccines Around the World

Kennedy has launched a sweeping assault on the US vaccine infrastructure: gutting oversight committees, sowing doubt about settled science, politicizing ingredient safety, limiting access to vaccines and halting funding for research.
Sleep Divorce: Could Sleeping Separately From Your Partner Lead to a Better Night’s Rest?

Studies have found sleep disturbances are linked to reduced relationship satisfaction. So sleeping apart could actually mean happier couples.
Five Prescription Drugs That Can Make It Harder to Cope with the Heat

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness—especially for people taking certain prescription drugs.
Why Taking a Cold Shower on a Hot Day Might Be a Bad Idea

When the weather warms up, many of us use a nice cold shower to help us cool down. But while this might feel like relief, it might actually not be helping the body cool off at all.
How Long Can You Stand on One Leg?

Recent studies have shown that the ability to stand on one leg may be one of the best physical indicators of overall health and longevity.
Accessing Mental Health Care in Barcelona

Mental health is incredibly important. We openly acknowledge the mind-body connection and may even seek balance in our daily lives. But what happens when something goes wrong, when balance is not achieved?
Europe’s Elderly Need Migrant Caregivers—Whether We like It or Not

Who will care for your ageing relatives when you can’t? It’s a question that many families in Europe are having to answer, as demographic changes caused by Europe’s ageing populations become more deeply embedded.
Europe Had Worst Measles Outbreak Since 1997

In 2022 the WHO had described measles as an “imminent threat in every region of the world.”
"The Gout," by James Gillray, 1799. Wellcome Collection, Public Domain.

Gout Used to Be an Affliction of Royalty but Is Now a Disease of the Masses

A condition that was once considered the disease of kings and queens, gout is now a disease of the masses, with younger patients also being diagnosed.