When the holidays are over and routine begins to set in, that bitter feeling of farewell often appears. But some have found a different way to extend the summer: looking up and being amazed by the birds crossing the sky. What once seemed like a hobby Reserved for ornithologists with notebooks and binoculars, it can be a leisure activity accessible to all audiences. And the last days of August and the beginning of September are ideal for delving into this world.

Getting water in your ears isn't serious, this is the first thing Fran Fernández Segura, a family doctor at the CAP la Paz in Barcelona, ​​makes clear, but it can be annoying. "The external ear is like a tube, and when water gets in it at the beach or in the pool, it will come out naturally," he explains. If it takes a while or bothers us, we can use a towel to dry the ear or move our head. However, under no circumstances should the ear be manipulated by inserting objects or cotton swabs "because it can become inflamed and we can introduce bacteria."

Activity 1: Outing. Take photos of the countryside together. The location doesn't matter. You can choose one of your shared apartments or a room and make it look like a paradise island, or you can choose a paradise island. But share vacation days. You'll get extra points for every laugh you let out when Antoniu, on duty, tells you: "And you'll have to put up with it, so many women together all these days?" Take photos of yourselves drinking daiquiris with or without alcohol. Send them fifty-three times "by mistake" to all these narrow-minded Antoniuses. Don't apologize.

The weather is nice, and going for a run early in the morning to take care of yourself is appealing. In summer, the streets, trails, and beaches fill with people who want to take advantage of the cool hours of the day to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Among the runners, hikers and cyclists, there is a group that has gone a step further. These are practitioners of plogging, people who combine exercise with waste collection, a practice that has found its best showcase on social media.

"We live in a state of modern dissociation, as if we were physically present but mentally absent." The reflection of Julia Pascual, a health psychologist specializing in Brief Strategic Therapy, is devastating and gives a name to a collective feeling: hyperconnectivity is stealing our lives. According to Gabriela Paoli, general health psychologist, expert in technological addictions and author of the book Digital Health, a third of Spaniards look at their mobile phones more than 100 times a day, a habit that has direct effects on mental health. "The cost of hyperconnectivity is devastating and affects all our health plans," he says while drawing a precise map of the consequences: in the mental sphere, it generates anxiety and burnout; physically, it encourages a sedentary lifestyle and disrupts sleep; and on a social level, it causes isolation. "We are trapped in a black hole that absorbs our time and well-being," he says. The problem, Pascual warns, goes beyond screen time; it's a "deeply existential crisis of meaning." The mobile phone has become a refuge to avoid discomfort, an emotional crutch that anesthetizes us. "The more we use it as a refuge, the more we isolate ourselves from real life," he says.

Introduction. Welcome to the club of those who defend that two plus two equals four. Most of us women belong to this club, and have for a long time. We're glad you're here. The more men there are who embrace the word feminist, but not to tie and look good, but de facto, there will be fewer who embrace the word sexist, to flirt and... whatever. So, go ahead, and now I could tell you, sit down and get comfortable, but no. No one here is yours, we have jobs, and as you've already seen, we didn't come here to be comfortable either. And you'll say, dude, and what's the club's advantage? Infinite. Not looking like Elon Musk. Or Donald Trump. Or Margaret Thatcher, or Ayuso, or Abascal. Or Koldo and Ábalos. Or Dani Alves. Or Errejón. Or Bertín Osborne. Or Rubiales. Or Saúl Gordillo. And also being more free. If that's not enough, go to the complementary activity you'll find at the end.

Putting up an umbrella, spreading out a towel, and jumping into the water has long been one of the best remedies for the heat. The persistent heatwaves may be putting things in question, and now another question arises from the continued rise in sea levels: Is Catalonia ready to maintain its beaches? The most optimistic projections for climate change predict a sea level rise of between 30 and 50 centimeters by 2100, but experts are increasingly inclined to consider more pessimistic scenarios. The most common prediction is that the increase will be more than 80 centimeters. Given this, traditional prescriptions are becoming obsolete, and scientists are designing innovative solutions to protect the beaches.

Witches certainly existed in Tiurana, a small municipality in the far east of Noguera, bordering the borders with Alt Urgell. This is confirmed by its own toponymy, which has identified the town for decades.Witches' era, a place very close to the hermitage of Sant Ermengol. In this era, experts say, one can find a wide variety of medicinal plants, the same ones that wise women used in ancient times to prepare their medicines.

Not all summers are the same. Some force us to adapt to a new personal reality and leave behind the habits we've had until then. One of these situations occurs when, after a recent separation, we face the first summer without our children or the family life we've built over the past few years. These circumstances aren't always easy, and emotions often run high. Acting wisely in moments like these can be a real challenge—but it's by no means impossible.

Rising temperatures in the context of a climate emergency, faster than scientists had predicted, are triggering a race to adapt cities. One of the challenges is to create the maximum number of climate shelters, mostly public spaces (libraries, museums, community centers, community centers) designed to protect the most vulnerable during times of extreme heat. As shelters, they must maintain a maximum temperature of 27 degrees, be easily accessible, have chairs or benches for sitting, and provide free water. However, they do not offer medical care, a service guaranteed only in health centers.

Although sports and physical activity have been a growing trend since the pandemic, more and more people are also adopting routines that lead to a sedentary lifestyle, such as teleworking or screen addiction. Ander Martirena, a graduate in physiotherapy and physical activity sciences (CAFE), is passionate about combating bad habits and the benefits of living an active life. So, what is a sedentary lifestyle? "If a person spends eight hours sitting in front of a screen, no matter how much exercise they do afterward, they also have a routine marked by bad habits." Thus, as the physiotherapist and personal trainer explains, the human body "is made to move, not to sit or stay in static positions." It's important to break these dynamics. "I always recommend that people who work eight hours in front of a computer at least once an hour stop whatever they're doing and, at least, go drink some water," he says. posture".

The ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and politician Seneca was very clear about this: leisure time is not just a respite from obligations; it's an almost sacred space that serves to cultivate the soul and reason. He captured this in his work. From Otio, a philosophical treatise in which he argues that moments dedicated to leisure and contemplative life are the most valuable moments of our lives. A declaration of intent that placed free time on the same level of importance as time dedicated to work. Almost 2,000 years later, Seneca's reflections remain valid and should resonate with us more often, notes Marcel Cano, professor of philosophy at the University of Barcelona (UB), who recalls the Roman philosopher's words as "necessary" in a time of constant acceleration in our society. "Even leisure time has accelerated and has been invaded by the idea that it is necessary to fill all our time with activities," he warns. "Capitalism is not an economic system, it's a way of life, and it has convinced us that when we are doing nothing, not producing, we are wasting time," he points out. "Nowadays, work is the central part of human life, but this has also transferred to leisure time, to the point that our free time must be filled with activities, because otherwise, we experience it as a failure."

The Slovenian city of Maribor is best reached by train. This is how entrepreneur Josef Erdman does it. in the book Aurora borealis by Drago Jancar. Don't worry, you won't find an almost apocalyptic landscape like the one in this novel set in 1938, when Europe was on the brink of tragedy. You can go down to the train station and walk leisurely up the Drava River, walking through the center of the town. The idea is to cross the river and reach a kind of kiosk you'll find next to the Plaza de la Revolució.

In summer, raising or lowering the air conditioning temperature becomes one of the main causes of discussion both at work and at home. But can air conditioning really cause colds? The Baix Berguedà City Council (EAP) assures that, as long as we use it properly, it will be beneficial: we shouldn't experience too much cold or heat. Furthermore, Garcia explains the importance of maintaining our unit properly. "It's important to clean the air conditioning filters at least once a month," she says. "It's important to drink water frequently when we turn it on." Finally, she recommends good ventilation. To achieve this without losing the optimal temperature in the home, the deputy director of the Baix Berguedà City Council (EAP) recommends opening the windows for a while during periods of less sunlight and lowering them during peak hours. Standing and standing are a good option. However, keep in mind that standing in a spot where the air hits us directly can also cause discomfort.

At this time of year, unless we're enjoying a vacation, the desire to take one grows. To give ourselves a well-deserved break from the routine, we may have spent time and money planning a nice trip and finding the most suitable accommodations. To make up our minds, we can draw inspiration from some of the idyllic images that we've seen. influencers They post on social media: a paradise beach or a remote location, presented as if they were places yet to be discovered and providing a guaranteed escape. However, with influencers, not everything is always what it seems, and even if we get the impression that their recommendations are completely trustworthy, it's worth doing some checks before blindly following them.