Lifestyle

The middle ear is filled with air, and its pressure must be equal to the atmospheric pressure for the tympanic membrane to vibrate properly when sound waves reach it

Many projects, such as quitting smoking or eating healthier, end up being abandoned, but that doesn’t diminish the value of the attempt

Some artists and movements are claiming back the innocent world wide web of 25 years ago, but other experts note that all the current errors already existed back then, and that this nostalgia is preventing us from focusing on finding solutions

EL PAÍS visits Berlin’s Lovehoney, a leading company in an industry whose pandemic-era surge shows no signs of letting up

Nightmares and pleasant experiences are part of the dream repertoire of animals, whose sleep patterns resemble those of humans. Restful sleep is equally essential for their health and plays a crucial role in enhancing their learning abilities

The tendency to label people with a scarlet “T” ignores the complexity of human beings, systematically assigns blame to others, and prevents us from understanding why interactions with certain individuals cause us grief

Tourists and foodies from all over the world are flocking to Spanish bars, restaurants and bakeries for a slice. An inside look at one of the most unexpected gastronomic phenomena of recent times

Tassos Stassopoulos travels the world photographing refrigerators in an attempt to understand what differentiates the rich from the poor and how consumer habits are changing in the much-examined emerging markets

In the small village of Oostduinkerke, on the shores of the North Sea, a community of 12 families maintains an ancient custom declared by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage

In an increasingly chaotic and uncertain world, we often find solace and satisfaction in small, everyday tasks that are simple to perform and yield immediate results. However, it’s important to ensure we don’t become enslaved by them

In the same way Spotify tapped into the art of sarcasm, the world’s most downloaded educational app has turned guilt-inducing reminders into its greatest asset — but why does treating users badly work so well?

A satirical article looks at the dangers faced by characters such as Cinderella, Snow White and Belle, a list that includes loneliness, rabies and alopecia

About 50 people, some of them extras in the film, attended to watch ‘Tú no eres yo’ at the Lys cinema in Valencia and the Girona cinema in Barcelona

Individuals who overemphasize the negative side of things can wind up limiting themselves and complicating the lives of those around them. Providing them with validation and assisting in the hunt for alternative viewpoints are two tactics you can take when you find yourself caught in their storm

At the height of the pandemic, Karina García and her husband Lalo Rodríguez hosted dinners in a tiny fifth-floor walk-up. Four years later, they opened a restaurant that rose to best-of-city lists in just four months

Joselito, a famous Spanish ham brand, decided to put up for auction a leg of ham that had been curing since 2006. They knew what they had was special, but even they were surprised at the outcome

From ‘red flags’ and ‘love bombing,’ to being ‘dissociated’ and having ‘anxious attachment,’ Gen Zs are turning to Instagram and TikTok to identify disorders and patterns of behavior. But rather than solving their problems, this trend only excuses destructive habits

From private tutor to lifestyle consultant, the people who work for the rich and powerful are usually highly specialized, flexible and eager to meet challenging demands

In 2022, this small town in Baja California, was proclaimed the world capital of alien sightings and several streets and avenues were inaugurated with names of renowned ufologists. One thing’s for sure, at night here the sky is a glittering gallery of stars

The question is becoming more frequent when it comes to aesthetics, music and trends that spread on social media. Content creators are reproducing algorithmic biases that, in turn, were fed by other creators

The Oscar-winning actress has turned her wellness and lifestyle business into a benchmark in the sector. However, 16 years after its creation, several factors suggest that the company’s golden age may be behind it

Chongqing is a Chinese metropolis with 32 million inhabitants. By surface area, it’s almost as large as Austria. In recent years, the southwestern municipality has become a viral sensation

Greenpeace Spain placed tracking devices on 23 items of clothing and followed their journey for a year after depositing them in collection containers. They were shocked by the results

Societal hyper-connection has brought betrayal into a new era, filling therapists’ offices with people who haven’t slept with anyone else, but have committed so-called ‘emotional infidelity’

Couples with an age difference are becoming more common and accepted, but WhatsApp decorum can be challenges when it comes to mutual understanding

A study of 80,000 people in the U.K. shows that to reduce the risk of heart disease, people should do activities that require them to move during the work day