Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, lifestyle en-us https://english.elpais.com Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-19/no-advertising-no-clearance-sales-just-clothes-for-the-stars-husbands-the-paris-boutique-where-jarvis-cocker-and-alex-turner-shop.html Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-19/no-advertising-no-clearance-sales-just-clothes-for-the-stars-husbands-the-paris-boutique-where-jarvis-cocker-and-alex-turner-shop.html María D. Valderrama Nicolas Gabard, a lawyer-turned-designer, has a small shop in Paris where television personalities like Alexa Chung get their clothes custom-made Nicolas Gabard, a lawyer-turned-designer, has a small shop in Paris where television personalities like Alexa Chung get their clothes custom-made Alexa Chung Jarvis Cocker Baz Luhrmann Michel Foucault James Joyce David Bowie Michael Caine Ed Alcock (EL PAÍS) Ahead of the opening of a new store in Paris in September 2026, Gabard is focusing on Husbands’ development with the ambition of opening his own boutiques in the United States and Japan. Ahead of the opening of a new store in Paris in September 2026, Gabard is focusing on Husbands’ development with the ambition of opening his own boutiques in the United States and Japan. <p>Nicolas Gabard’s clients include <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-01-15/jarvis-cocker-the-cursed-poet-of-britpop-the-past-is-a-lie-we-all-have-a-completely-false-official-autobiography.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-01-15/jarvis-cocker-the-cursed-poet-of-britpop-the-past-is-a-lie-we-all-have-a-completely-false-official-autobiography.html">Jarvis Cocker</a>, the lead singer of the British band Pulp; photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin; film director Baz Luhrmann; conceptual artist Philippe Parreno; and fashion designers like Guillaume Henry and Virginie Viard. Alex Turner, Arctic Monkeys’ frontman, once told him: “People used to stop me in the street for my music. Now, they want to know where my clothes are from.” </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-19/no-advertising-no-clearance-sales-just-clothes-for-the-stars-husbands-the-paris-boutique-where-jarvis-cocker-and-alex-turner-shop.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-14/bridal-couture-from-audrey-hepburns-givenchy-to-taylor-swifts-dior.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:05:25 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-14/bridal-couture-from-audrey-hepburns-givenchy-to-taylor-swifts-dior.html Amaia Odriozola These gowns required hundreds of hours of handcrafted work. Some were embroidered with thousands of feathers and crystals These gowns required hundreds of hours of handcrafted work. Some were embroidered with thousands of feathers and crystals Taylor Swift Wallis Simpson Chanel (moda) Christian Dior Givenchy AFP (via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Wallis Simpson, dressed by Mainbocher. In 1937, when Wallis Simpson married the Duke of Windsor —the former King Edward VIII, who had abdicated for her a few months earlier— she did not wear white, but a shade of blue that came to be known as 'Wallis blue', created specifically to bring out the color of her eyes. Mainbocher (a US fashion brand created by the couturier Rousseau Bocher, one of the main exponents of American haute couture) designed for her a dress with clean lines, a cinched waist and front buttoning that represented a break from the exuberance of royal weddings at the time. She wore a Cartier brooch studded with sapphires and diamonds and gloves designed to allow her ring to be seen. Decades later, the dress became part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Wallis Simpson, dressed by Mainbocher. In 1937, when Wallis Simpson married the Duke of Windsor —the former King Edward VIII, who had abdicated for her a few months earlier— she did not wear white, but a shade of blue that came to be known as 'Wallis blue', created specifically to bring out the color of her eyes. Mainbocher (a US fashion brand created by the couturier Rousseau Bocher, one of the main exponents of American haute couture) designed for her a dress with clean lines, a cinched waist and front buttoning that represented a break from the exuberance of royal weddings at the time. She wore a Cartier brooch studded with sapphires and diamonds and gloves designed to allow her ring to be seen. Decades later, the dress became part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. AFP (via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Wallis Simpson, dressed by Mainbocher. In 1937, when Wallis Simpson married the Duke of Windsor —the former King Edward VIII, who had abdicated for her a few months earlier— she did not wear white, but a shade of blue that came to be known as 'Wallis blue', created specifically to bring out the color of her eyes. Mainbocher (a US fashion brand created by the couturier Rousseau Bocher, one of the main exponents of American haute couture) designed for her a dress with clean lines, a cinched waist and front buttoning that represented a break from the exuberance of royal weddings at the time. She wore a Cartier brooch studded with sapphires and diamonds and gloves designed to allow her ring to be seen. Decades later, the dress became part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Wallis Simpson, dressed by Mainbocher. In 1937, when Wallis Simpson married the Duke of Windsor —the former King Edward VIII, who had abdicated for her a few months earlier— she did not wear white, but a shade of blue that came to be known as 'Wallis blue', created specifically to bring out the color of her eyes. Mainbocher (a US fashion brand created by the couturier Rousseau Bocher, one of the main exponents of American haute couture) designed for her a dress with clean lines, a cinched waist and front buttoning that represented a break from the exuberance of royal weddings at the time. She wore a Cartier brooch studded with sapphires and diamonds and gloves designed to allow her ring to be seen. Decades later, the dress became part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Express (Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Grace Kelly (1956), dressed by Helen Rose. For her wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Grace Kelly wore what many people consider the most influential wedding dress of the 20th century. Helen Rose, a costume designer for MGM who worked on the actress' wardrobe, created it for her as a gift from the studio, requiring weeks of work by over 30 seamstresses. Although technically not an haute couture dress from Paris, the Brussels lace bodice, hand-sewn pearls, high neck, and taffeta skirt represented a before and an after in wedding fashion, and the dress continues to inspire new designs, nearly 70 years later. Grace Kelly (1956), dressed by Helen Rose. For her wedding to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, Grace Kelly wore what many people consider the most influential wedding dress of the 20th century. Helen Rose, a costume designer for MGM who worked on the actress' wardrobe, created it for her as a gift from the studio, requiring weeks of work by over 30 seamstresses. Although technically not an haute couture dress from Paris, the Brussels lace bodice, hand-sewn pearls, high neck, and taffeta skirt represented a before and an after in wedding fashion, and the dress continues to inspire new designs, nearly 70 years later. Bettmann Archive (via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Soraya of Iran (1951), dressed by Christian Dior. Christian Dior authored one of the most spectacular wedding dresses ever created for a royal wedding. Soraya Esfandiary wore it when she married the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlaví: A silver lamé design, embroidered with thousands of crystals and more than 20,000 marabou feathers that was so heavy that a few details had to be adjusted during the ceremony. The display of craftsmanship cemented Dior as the great 'maison' for royal weddings in the postwar era. Soraya of Iran (1951), dressed by Christian Dior. Christian Dior authored one of the most spectacular wedding dresses ever created for a royal wedding. Soraya Esfandiary wore it when she married the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlaví: A silver lamé design, embroidered with thousands of crystals and more than 20,000 marabou feathers that was so heavy that a few details had to be adjusted during the ceremony. The display of craftsmanship cemented Dior as the great 'maison' for royal weddings in the postwar era. Michael Ochs Archives (Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Fabiola of Belgium (1960), dressed by Cristóbal Balenciaga. The Spanish aristocrat Fabiola de Mora y Aragón became the queen of the Belgians when she married King Baudouin, and she did so in an haute couture dress that summed up the philosophy of Cristóbal Balenciaga. In an era that favored ornate designs, he instead went for a clean, nearly sculptural silhouette of ivory silk, with a discreet white mink trim. Fabiola completed the look with a long tulle veil and a tiara that allowed the impeccable dress to take center stage. Fabiola of Belgium (1960), dressed by Cristóbal Balenciaga. The Spanish aristocrat Fabiola de Mora y Aragón became the queen of the Belgians when she married King Baudouin, and she did so in an haute couture dress that summed up the philosophy of Cristóbal Balenciaga. In an era that favored ornate designs, he instead went for a clean, nearly sculptural silhouette of ivory silk, with a discreet white mink trim. Fabiola completed the look with a long tulle veil and a tiara that allowed the impeccable dress to take center stage. Bettmann Archive (via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Audrey Hepburn (1969), dressed by Givenchy. When she married the Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, Audrey Hepburn once again placed her trust in Hubert de Givenchy, the designer who best understood her style. Instead of a traditional white dress, he made her a minidress in pink wool with long sleeves and a high neck, paired with an organza scarf covering her hair. Made specifically for her, it was a revolutionary choice at the time, and showed that a bride could be elegant without following convention. Audrey Hepburn (1969), dressed by Givenchy. When she married the Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, Audrey Hepburn once again placed her trust in Hubert de Givenchy, the designer who best understood her style. Instead of a traditional white dress, he made her a minidress in pink wool with long sleeves and a high neck, paired with an organza scarf covering her hair. Made specifically for her, it was a revolutionary choice at the time, and showed that a bride could be elegant without following convention. Keystone (Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Silvia of Sweden (1976), by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). For her wedding to then-Prince Carl Gustaf, the queen-to-be turned to Marc Bohan, who was then the creative director for Dior. The designer created an ivory silk crepe gown with clean lines and a detachable train, able to combine solemnity and comfort. To top it off, Silvia Sommerlath wore the historic tiara known as the Cameo, a piece inherited from Josefina de Beauharnais that has since become one of the most emblematic jewels of the Swedish royal family. Silvia of Sweden (1976), by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). For her wedding to then-Prince Carl Gustaf, the queen-to-be turned to Marc Bohan, who was then the creative director for Dior. The designer created an ivory silk crepe gown with clean lines and a detachable train, able to combine solemnity and comfort. To top it off, Silvia Sommerlath wore the historic tiara known as the Cameo, a piece inherited from Josefina de Beauharnais that has since become one of the most emblematic jewels of the Swedish royal family. Daniel SIMON (Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Lisa Halaby (Queen Noor) (1978), dressed by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). The US citizen Lisa Halaby became Queen Noor of Jordan when she married King Hussein. Marc Bohan, the designer at Dior, made her a gown with long sleeves, a high neck and a flowing silhouette that observed the protocol of the Hashemite kingdom without renouncing the refined style of French haute couture. In contrast with the excesses of late 70s fashion, this gown stood out for its quiet elegance. Lisa Halaby (Queen Noor) (1978), dressed by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). The US citizen Lisa Halaby became Queen Noor of Jordan when she married King Hussein. Marc Bohan, the designer at Dior, made her a gown with long sleeves, a high neck and a flowing silhouette that observed the protocol of the Hashemite kingdom without renouncing the refined style of French haute couture. In contrast with the excesses of late 70s fashion, this gown stood out for its quiet elegance. Pool MARIAGE CAROLINE DE MONACO (Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Caroline of Monaco (1978), by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). At barely 21 years old, Caroline of Monaco chose Marc Bohan to design the dress for her first wedding, to the French entrepreneur Philippe Junot. The designer created a romantic Chantilly lace dress with a Victorian cut that was in contrast with the sohphisticated image the princess would adopt later in life. Dior also created the blue dress she wore at the civil ceremony, cementing a relationship between the 'maison' and the Grimaldi that would extend for decades. Caroline of Monaco (1978), by Christian Dior (by Marc Bohan). At barely 21 years old, Caroline of Monaco chose Marc Bohan to design the dress for her first wedding, to the French entrepreneur Philippe Junot. The designer created a romantic Chantilly lace dress with a Victorian cut that was in contrast with the sohphisticated image the princess would adopt later in life. Dior also created the blue dress she wore at the civil ceremony, cementing a relationship between the 'maison' and the Grimaldi that would extend for decades. Neil Mockford (FilmMagic via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Kate Moss (2011), by John Galliano. For her wedding to the musician Jamie Hince, Kate Moss turned to John Galliano just a few months after he left Dior. The result was a very delicate sequined silk tulle dress with gold accents, inspired by the glamour of the 1930s and Zelda Fitzgerald. Rather than follow a trend, Moss created her own: her bohemian, romantic esthetic became one of the biggest references in wedding fashion that decade. Kate Moss (2011), by John Galliano. For her wedding to the musician Jamie Hince, Kate Moss turned to John Galliano just a few months after he left Dior. The result was a very delicate sequined silk tulle dress with gold accents, inspired by the glamour of the 1930s and Zelda Fitzgerald. Rather than follow a trend, Moss created her own: her bohemian, romantic esthetic became one of the biggest references in wedding fashion that decade. AFP (POOL via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Kate Middleton (2011), by Alexander McQueen. For her wedding to Prince William, Catherine Middleton selected Sarah Burton, then creative director for Alexander McQueen. The dress, made in ivory gazar satin, had French Chantilly and English Cluny lace made by hand by the Royal School of Needlework. According to newspaper reports, the workers washed their hands every 30 minutes and changed the needles every three hours to preserve the purity of the fabric. The design also concealed a delicate symbolism: roses, thistles, daffodils and clover representing the four nations of the United Kingdom. Kate Middleton (2011), by Alexander McQueen. For her wedding to Prince William, Catherine Middleton selected Sarah Burton, then creative director for Alexander McQueen. The dress, made in ivory gazar satin, had French Chantilly and English Cluny lace made by hand by the Royal School of Needlework. According to newspaper reports, the workers washed their hands every 30 minutes and changed the needles every three hours to preserve the purity of the fabric. The design also concealed a delicate symbolism: roses, thistles, daffodils and clover representing the four nations of the United Kingdom. WPA Pool (Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Meghan Markle (2018), by Givenchy. The wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was also a watershed for Givenchy: it was the first wedding dress by Clare Waight for the 'maison'. Minimalist at first glance, it concealed a tremendous amount of work, while the five-meter veil was embroidered with flowers representing the 53 Commonwealth countries. Meghan Markle (2018), by Givenchy. The wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry was also a watershed for Givenchy: it was the first wedding dress by Clare Waight for the 'maison'. Minimalist at first glance, it concealed a tremendous amount of work, while the five-meter veil was embroidered with flowers representing the 53 Commonwealth countries. Stefano Mazzola (GC Images via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Lauren Sánchez (2025), by Dolce & Gabbana Haute Couture. For one of the most widely covered weddings of the decade, Lauren Sánchez wore a dress with long sleeves, a high neck and Italian lace, inspired by Sophia Loren in 'Houseboat' (1958). In this photograph, she is wearing one of the other dresses made for her for a wedding in Venice that last several days. Lauren Sánchez (2025), by Dolce & Gabbana Haute Couture. For one of the most widely covered weddings of the decade, Lauren Sánchez wore a dress with long sleeves, a high neck and Italian lace, inspired by Sophia Loren in 'Houseboat' (1958). In this photograph, she is wearing one of the other dresses made for her for a wedding in Venice that last several days. Aeon (GC Images via Getty Images) NOVIAS DISEÑO SMODA Taylor Swift (2026), by Dior. Taylor Swift chose Jonathan Anderson for Dior to design the dress for one of the most eagerly awaited weddings in recent years. The British designer created a dress with clean lines that marked his debut for the 'maison' and which was made at their workshop in Paris. The dress design has not been made public yet. Above, Swift and Travis Kelce in May, in one of their last public appearances before the wedding. Taylor Swift (2026), by Dior. Taylor Swift chose Jonathan Anderson for Dior to design the dress for one of the most eagerly awaited weddings in recent years. The British designer created a dress with clean lines that marked his debut for the 'maison' and which was made at their workshop in Paris. The dress design has not been made public yet. Above, Swift and Travis Kelce in May, in one of their last public appearances before the wedding. <p></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-07-12/change-jobs-leave-your-partner-why-cant-some-people-stop-giving-advice.html Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-07-12/change-jobs-leave-your-partner-why-cant-some-people-stop-giving-advice.html Patricia Fernández Martín Someone shares a problem and another person immediately seeks a solution, ignoring the fact that it wasn’t even requested Someone shares a problem and another person immediately seeks a solution, ignoring the fact that it wasn’t even requested Depresión Juárez Casanova (EL PAÍS) Giving advice <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/56CDHWKHSFCHHFLVHTKDXM2PJI.jpg?auth=7f69e05b4362a96109323e23cc065701e9f69b247c1fec5ddee5402185ee790f" width="2563" height="2256" alt="."></img><p>You have to do this. Listen to me. Send that résumé. That person isn’t right for you. Move somewhere else. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-05-28/spaniards-work-half-an-hour-more-per-week-than-the-european-average-and-four-more-than-the-dutch.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2026-05-28/spaniards-work-half-an-hour-more-per-week-than-the-european-average-and-four-more-than-the-dutch.html">Quit that job</a>... Phrases like these are heard often in conversations among friends, family or co-workers. It happens often in settings where the line between care, empathy and control is blurred. Some people feel a constant need to give advice, even when it hasn’t been asked for. They believe they’re doing something good, but often end up intruding in other people’s lives and sometimes damaging relationships. Those on the receiving end don’t always know how to stop the intrusion without seeming rude. Unsolicited advice can come across as invalidation or carry an implicit message: “You don’t know how to manage your own life; let me explain how to do it better.” That feeling can trigger guilt, resistance and even distance, especially when the advice comes from someone close.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-07-12/change-jobs-leave-your-partner-why-cant-some-people-stop-giving-advice.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-10/from-wallis-simpson-to-pippa-middleton-the-long-history-of-wedding-guests-in-white.html Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:24:02 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-10/from-wallis-simpson-to-pippa-middleton-the-long-history-of-wedding-guests-in-white.html Amaia Odriozola The idea that white belongs exclusively to the bride may seem unquestionable today, but the rule is far more recent than many people realize. Where did this widely observed point of wedding etiquette come from? The idea that white belongs exclusively to the bride may seem unquestionable today, but the rule is far more recent than many people realize. Where did this widely observed point of wedding etiquette come from? Kate Middleton Pippa Middleton Wallis Simpson Getty (EL PAÍS) Wedding guests in white Pippa Middleton attended Arabella Musgrave and George Galliers’s wedding in 2014 wearing an off-white outfit. Pippa Middleton attended Arabella Musgrave and George Galliers’s wedding in 2014 wearing an off-white outfit. <p>Fortunately for Wallis Simpson, TikTok did not exist on August 3, 1950. Had it happened today, her arrival at that wedding would probably have become a viral video, followed by thousands of indignant comments and, who knows, perhaps even a glass of wine spilled not entirely by accident on a guest’s dress. Because yes: she arrived late, dressed in white, and stole all the attention.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-10/from-wallis-simpson-to-pippa-middleton-the-long-history-of-wedding-guests-in-white.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/is-caring-for-our-parents-a-moral-obligation-beyond-our-personal-feelings.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:33:27 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/is-caring-for-our-parents-a-moral-obligation-beyond-our-personal-feelings.html Ana M. Longo In societies where family caregiving is taken for granted, its foundations are rarely questioned. But when the emotional bond is fragile, what once seemed obvious can turn into an ethical dilemma In societies where family caregiving is taken for granted, its foundations are rarely questioned. But when the emotional bond is fragile, what once seemed obvious can turn into an ethical dilemma Immanuel Kant Moral Michael Nguyen (NurPhoto / Getty Images) (EL PAÍS) IDEAS 05/04/2026 CUIDADOS Two people in a park in Munich, in November 2025. Two people in a park in Munich, in November 2025. <p>The phone rings. It’s the hospital. There’s no time to revisit the past. Old age intrudes without asking about the nature of relationships. Suddenly, biography ceases to be a memory and becomes a responsibility.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/is-caring-for-our-parents-a-moral-obligation-beyond-our-personal-feelings.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/inside-the-making-of-the-centuryold-pot-everyone-wants.html Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:32:58 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/inside-the-making-of-the-centuryold-pot-everyone-wants.html María Arranz Le Creuset casserole dishes – which turned 100 in 2025 – come from a small French town. EL PAÍS went inside the factory to see how these covetable objects are created Le Creuset casserole dishes – which turned 100 in 2025 – come from a small French town. EL PAÍS went inside the factory to see how these covetable objects are created Inés Garp (EL PAÍS) Ollas Le Creuset store at its factory in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France. Le Creuset store at its factory in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France. <p>April, 1924. The city of Brussels hosts another edition of the International Trade Fair, where manufacturers from more than 20 countries come to showcase the latest advancements in their respective sectors. There, two Belgian industrialists meet: Armand Desaegher and Octave Aubecq, one a specialist in cast iron and the other in enameling. Together, they begin to craft what will become one of the most iconic cooking pots of the 20th century. Unbeknownst to them, they were sowing the seeds of a century-old kitchenware empire.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-07-03/inside-the-making-of-the-centuryold-pot-everyone-wants.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-30/what-is-tai-chi-walking-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-body.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:36:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-30/what-is-tai-chi-walking-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-body.html Alex Serrano This discipline blends this unhurried martial art with mindful movement and offers major benefits for aging bodies This discipline blends this unhurried martial art with mindful movement and offers major benefits for aging bodies Tai chi Instagram Qian Weizhong (Getty Images) EPS 2596 INTRO PULSO Tai chi practice in Barnes Park, Los Angeles. Tai chi practice in Barnes Park, Los Angeles. <p>Since late 2025, and continuing to this day, if you’re over 40 and spend any time on Instagram, you’ve probably come across him: a shirtless man with implausibly defined abs, standing in a picture-perfect Japanese garden, performing slow, graceful movements while a voice-over promises that you, too, could achieve that body by practising <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/10/19/inenglish/1445255511_862454.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2015/10/19/inenglish/1445255511_862454.html">tai chi</a> for 15 minutes a day in your living room.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-30/what-is-tai-chi-walking-and-what-can-it-do-for-your-body.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-06-30/beckhams-supplements-promise-better-health-but-the-small-print-tells-a-different-story.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:29:52 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-06-30/beckhams-supplements-promise-better-health-but-the-small-print-tells-a-different-story.html Daniel Mediavilla The former soccer player’s company, IM8, sells a multivitamin supplement costing between $8 and $9 a day The former soccer player’s company, IM8, sells a multivitamin supplement costing between $8 and $9 a day David Beckham Marketing IM8 Beckham David Beckham, with IM8 products. David Beckham, with IM8 products. <p>David Beckham was famous for the elegant curl he could put on the ball. When he took a free kick, the ball would begin on a straight trajectory before suddenly swerving at the last moment, leaving goalkeepers no time to react. The English footballer exploited a goalkeeper’s predictive error with his technique, luring them with a decoy.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-06-30/beckhams-supplements-promise-better-health-but-the-small-print-tells-a-different-story.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html Almudena de Cabo The free-body culture or nudism dates back to the late 19th century and became popular with the arrival of Nazism The free-body culture or nudism dates back to the late 19th century and became popular with the arrival of Nazism Berlín Adolf Hitler ullstein bild (ullstein bild via Getty Images) Nudismo Alemania Nudist bathers on the grassy area of the Halensee outdoor pool, in 1985. Nudist bathers on the grassy area of the Halensee outdoor pool, in 1985. <p>With the arrival of warmer weather, it’s common to cool off in the lakes and rivers found across Germany. In the Berlin region, for example, there are lakes both in built-up areas and in the countryside, but they all have one thing in common: nudism. That may surprise some tourists, but for locals it is completely normal. It is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-23/the-heat-wave-is-suffocating-germany-and-turning-bike-trips-into-a-survival-test.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-06-23/the-heat-wave-is-suffocating-germany-and-turning-bike-trips-into-a-survival-test.html">part of summer</a>, just like barbecues or the <i>Biergarten</i>, the country’s typical beer terraces.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-28/naturism-in-germany-a-long-tradition-fighting-to-survive.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-24/mom-do-you-love-your-phone-more-than-me-children-of-screenabsorbed-parents-are-more-insecure.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-24/mom-do-you-love-your-phone-more-than-me-children-of-screenabsorbed-parents-are-more-insecure.html Manu González Pascual A study finds that parents’ digital habits directly shape children’s mental health A study finds that parents’ digital habits directly shape children’s mental health Internet Smartphone Meta Instagram Kelly Sikkema Parents hooked on their phones A girl takes a picture of a flower with her cellphone. A girl takes a picture of a flower with her cellphone. <p>Scientific evidence has already shown that early exposure to screens has consequences for children’s neurological development. With this in mind, schools and parents across Spain are trying to limit the amount of time children spend in front of computers, cellphones, and tablets. But there is one front in this fight against the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-02-24/digital-addiction-in-children-i-treat-children-who-spend-the-weekend-in-their-room-with-their-cellphones.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-02-24/digital-addiction-in-children-i-treat-children-who-spend-the-weekend-in-their-room-with-their-cellphones.html">digitalization of everyday life</a> that often goes overlooked: parents themselves. And the data suggest it shouldn’t be ignored.<a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2026/06/18/teenagers-whose-parents-are-more-distracted-by-phones-are-more-insecure-frontiers-psychology" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2026/06/18/teenagers-whose-parents-are-more-distracted-by-phones-are-more-insecure-frontiers-psychology"> A study</a> recently published in the journal <i>Frontiers in Psychology</i> reveals that adolescents whose parents are frequently distracted by their phones are more likely to display insecure behaviors, which can have negative consequences for their future well-being.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/technology/2026-06-24/mom-do-you-love-your-phone-more-than-me-children-of-screenabsorbed-parents-are-more-insecure.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html Karelia Vázquez EL PAÍS went inside Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur’s headquarters. He is the creative mind behind Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance, which remains timeless. During this interview, he describes how he recruited superstar Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif EL PAÍS went inside Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur’s headquarters. He is the creative mind behind Chanel’s No. 5 fragrance, which remains timeless. During this interview, he describes how he recruited superstar Jacob Elordi as the new ambassador for Bleu de Chanel L’Exclusif Chanel París Martin Scorsese Lily-Rose Depp Margot Robbie Pedro Almodóvar Quentin Tarantino Jacob Elordi Alfonso Cuarón Catherine Deneuve Ridley Scott Nicole Kidman Penélope Cruz Samuel Aranda (EL PAÍS) Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, in his office at Chanel’s headquarters in Paris. Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, in his office at Chanel’s headquarters in Paris. <p>He has the most coveted phone book in Paris. In fact, it might even be one of the most-desired in the world. His contacts include the personal cell numbers of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-17/martin-scorsese-as-saintly-as-he-is-sinful.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-17/martin-scorsese-as-saintly-as-he-is-sinful.html">Martin Scorsese</a>, Marion Cotillard, Gisele Bündchen, Luca Guadagnino, Lily-Rose Depp, Margot Robbie and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-01/timothee-chalamet-bound-for-glory.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-01/timothee-chalamet-bound-for-glory.html">Timothée Chalamet</a>. When Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur, 57, decides to dial a number, you can tell that no one on the other end will be able to resist him. Anyone who sees his name on the screen is practically touched by Lady Luck. Who dares to say “no” to a Chanel ad?</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-06-21/the-creative-director-of-chanel-shuns-the-wild-west-look-we-already-have-too-many-cowboys-in-this-world.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-20/insecure-men-make-for-big-business-the-testosterone-craze-that-is-exploiting-the-masculinity-crisis.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-20/insecure-men-make-for-big-business-the-testosterone-craze-that-is-exploiting-the-masculinity-crisis.html Enrique Alpañés Hormone therapies promise to increase muscle mass and sex drive, while bringing down depression. But because of advertising claims and ideological elements, this means that only a minority of men who inject themselves do so for medical reasons  Hormone therapies promise to increase muscle mass and sex drive, while bringing down depression. But because of advertising claims and ideological elements, this means that only a minority of men who inject themselves do so for medical reasons  Miami Dubái Influencers MAGA Donald Trump Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kylie Cooper (REUTERS) U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  <p>“You have to hack your body. I think that people from my generation will live to be 100.” This was a comment made by 50-year-old businessman José Elías, on a Spanish-language podcast titled <i>The Formula for Success</i>. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-20/insecure-men-make-for-big-business-the-testosterone-craze-that-is-exploiting-the-masculinity-crisis.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-18/wealthy-latin-americans-pack-their-bags-for-madrids-most-exclusive-neighborhood.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:39:26 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-18/wealthy-latin-americans-pack-their-bags-for-madrids-most-exclusive-neighborhood.html Lucía Franco Move over, Barrio de Salamanca. This downtown area overlooking Retiro Park has long been a favorite destination for expats with money. But the richest of the rich have found an even more secluded spot to live and play: La Moraleja Move over, Barrio de Salamanca. This downtown area overlooking Retiro Park has long been a favorite destination for expats with money. But the richest of the rich have found an even more secluded spot to live and play: La Moraleja Madrid La Moraleja América Engel & Völkers México Venezuela Pablo Monge (EL PAÍS) Madrid Sergio Suarez, managing partner of the realtor SUMA. Sergio Suarez, managing partner of the realtor SUMA. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/UDDQVRHGXJE2ZNDXHMMSR6E4CA.jpg?auth=ef58837b11d4d3e6683450152afb9724c4d7c0c73e0c7f97fb5654b30d164cdf" width="4800" height="2700" alt="Sergio Suarez, managing partner of the realtor SUMA."></img><p>Behind its strict security checks, concealed among winding, tree-lined streets, La Moraleja—the area of Madrid with the highest average income in Spain—keeps its secrets well hidden from ordinary mortals. Safe from prying eyes, business tycoons, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-01/quevedo-i-love-being-rich-but-at-the-same-time-it-is-a-curse.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-01/quevedo-i-love-being-rich-but-at-the-same-time-it-is-a-curse.html">artists</a>, architects, and families of long-established lineage mingle with soccer players, influencers and other newcomers to the club of the ultra-wealthy. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-18/wealthy-latin-americans-pack-their-bags-for-madrids-most-exclusive-neighborhood.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-09/magical-thinking-extraterrestrials-and-the-devil-himself-why-spirituality-is-back.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:06:09 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-09/magical-thinking-extraterrestrials-and-the-devil-himself-why-spirituality-is-back.html Sergio C Fanjul From a look at neo-Pentecostalism to alternative therapies, new books explore how rationalism appears to be giving way to faith From a look at neo-Pentecostalism to alternative therapies, new books explore how rationalism appears to be giving way to faith Martin Heidegger Donald Trump Silicon Valley Max Weber Parveen Kumar (Hindustan Times / via Getty Images) Creencias A class at the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 1 in Gurugram, India. A class at the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 1 in Gurugram, India. <p>No more gods, no more fairies, no more magic. The dawn of the Enlightenment implied the displacement of religious ideas, superstitions and all supernatural belief. Reason-led scientific knowledge would guide civilization towards progress. Max Weber called this process the “disenchantment of the world,” as its steam engine <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-22/philip-kitcher-philosopher-life-is-a-human-project-not-gods.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-22/philip-kitcher-philosopher-life-is-a-human-project-not-gods.html">flattened prophets</a> and goblins alike.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-09/magical-thinking-extraterrestrials-and-the-devil-himself-why-spirituality-is-back.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/AYEPFE57FVH4LEDTGDIXLHANFE.jpg?auth=30f74a04f3d20b21ec2873fddc1af9ac0d850fc0ec4d9fa7639dc4242f27ae42" width="5760" height="3840" alt="Concert during the ‘LLAMADOS’ evangelical gathering in Madrid’s Movistar Arena on January 12, 2026."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/P5HDY46QOFDAFAJUN4BCQG6VT4.jpg?auth=6513932f3e16d1c997437b2541c9f0cf2e4bb5e1680bc8a38474a0a38ddb68c0" width="7453" height="5163" alt="A Christian meditation seminary with the priest Pablo D’Ors on November 16, 2025."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html Laura Caorsi A symbol of Italian gastronomy, these edible wheels have unique characteristics and are far more than just something to grate over pasta A symbol of Italian gastronomy, these edible wheels have unique characteristics and are far more than just something to grate over pasta Parma Pietro Gerboni (Consorcio del Parmigiano Reggiano) parmesano A PDO Parmigiano Reggiano inspector checks cheese wheels for defects. The hammer is used to detect air pockets inside. A PDO Parmigiano Reggiano inspector checks cheese wheels for defects. The hammer is used to detect air pockets inside. <p>What do medieval monasteries in Emilia-Romagna have in common with a local bank founded in 1910? Both made food preservation part of their daily work. In their own ways and in their own eras, monks and bankers have pursued the same goal in the same place: to profit from a singular product — a cheese capable of staying in good condition for years and increasing in value as it ages. This food, which ensured monastic survival in the 12th century, is now part of Italy’s gastronomic heritage and lies at the heart of a financial model that is so peculiar it has even been studied by<a href="https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/615046-PDF-ENG" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/615046-PDF-ENG"> Harvard Business School</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html Eduardo Barba Night-blooming jessamines, daturas and jasmines release their aroma at dusk, while moonlight highlights the sheen of their pale flowers and leaves Night-blooming jessamines, daturas and jasmines release their aroma at dusk, while moonlight highlights the sheen of their pale flowers and leaves Alamy Stock Photo Fresh buds of night blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) growing naturally in an Indian organic garden. Raat ki Raani. The night-blooming jessamine is full of fragrant flowers that can only be smelled after dusk. The night-blooming jessamine is full of fragrant flowers that can only be smelled after dusk. <p>On hot days, sunset and night bring the beneficial effect of falling temperatures. Sitting <a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-08-24/sun-plants-and-marmalade-dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-a-garden.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-08-24/sun-plants-and-marmalade-dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-a-garden.html">on a park bench</a> or on the balcony at home offers a different perspective of the garden areas. Taller species will silhouette against the twilight sky, and following their outline with your eyes, as if tracing their shape, is an act of reverence, a connection with the plants. Likewise, the stillness of those hours will add a slowing sensation to the day’s fast pace.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/V7KBZMBHQVANDMYIBI5LA3UJRU.jpg?auth=7cc5c9407ac1164bddbd02dd4499814926478013527ac473cfa323621fae3942" width="5737" height="3813" alt="The whiteness of gardenia flowers stands out on moonlit nights."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/BPA3SUDW7BGJ7EPUDFELLVTI3M.jpg?auth=63595992c7f30b0c9fcae5035bfa837879c7c6483e7198c261f2f592d26ac70d" width="3960" height="2796" alt="The silhouette of an oriental plane tree is traced against the twilight sky."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/5GMCBH7A6RGOVIADW5CRHQWYRI.jpg?auth=d6498b5ae5c5e07a76db7a2c7f1f699b14930770ddf028f6d2fcdd189e85f903" width="4992" height="3328" alt="A brugmansia and its enormous hanging flowers exhale their perfume at night."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/VJSHBROTXJBRLPAH7RL32DJXGA.jpg?auth=f31779d593e947ea0bddfffab64656c752b2eb3119846f7b00b8b2bf1fa4e654" width="4368" height="2912" alt="Cineraria and its silvery leaves are also a visual draw in a garden at dusk."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html Enrique Rey Slumber was one of the last bastions still left without monetizing, but even that seems to have changed Slumber was one of the last bastions still left without monetizing, but even that seems to have changed Vladimir Nabokov Friedrich Nietzsche Meliá Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Fine Art (Corbis via Getty Images) Sleeping Hermaphrodite Several industries compete with TV to rob the hours we once spent sleeping. Several industries compete with TV to rob the hours we once spent sleeping. <p>At some paddleball courts, the sound of rackets can be heard until close to midnight. Many gyms and swimming pools have expanded their hours of operation, as users wake up earlier, or else want to come during times of the evening once reserved for being at home or at the pub. Streaming platforms automatically queue one episode after another of their series in an attempt to keep you hooked until the next morning. Batch cooking takes place at night, and those with <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-02-29/the-sephora-kids-explosion-obsession-with-beauty-routines-is-reaching-younger-audiences.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-02-29/the-sephora-kids-explosion-obsession-with-beauty-routines-is-reaching-younger-audiences.html">complex skincare routines</a> perform them just before bed, adding steps to a ritual that seems to get longer and longer. Though today, many jobs necessitate a graveyard shift, or to be constantly available, there are also everyday leisure activities invading moments that traditionally have been dedicated to rest.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html Fri, 29 May 2026 19:46:12 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html Eneko Ruiz Jiménez A community seduced by nostalgia defies stereotypes, attracts followers on social networks and has become a money machine for a brand that is increasingly banking on them A community seduced by nostalgia defies stereotypes, attracts followers on social networks and has become a money machine for a brand that is increasingly banking on them Walt Disney Disney Channel Disney World París Dubái TikTok Marvel Mickey Mouse Star Wars Fortnite Jaime Villanueva (EL PAÍS) cultura Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid. Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/H5DDEN7UTBHYFKJJEOVCSOWZAU.jpg?auth=76dbf3d1051b6f4ad7d2718610d61819c72a38bdb6b96b8a5b9d2178e3a40062" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid."></img><p>At 35, Daniel Pontón is what is known as a Disney adult. His fans crowd outside his home in Parla in Madrid where he lives with his fiancé. His passion for Disney is such that he is considering removing the bed from the guest room/museum to make way for the invasion of stuffed Disney toys. On the fluffy pillows, there are Mickey, Stitch, Jack Skellington, Olaf, Chip and Chop. The shelves and walls are also plastered with Disney images. All this memorabilia, and other collector’s items, such as park keys, are mementos from his time browsing Disney stores and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/07/14/inenglish/1500039880_426663.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/07/14/inenglish/1500039880_426663.html">enjoying theme parks</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/C7VALCMASRF27PWORY5CPGE234.jpg?auth=d9a85a1475e8a6bd5c38a3cb05fc6707dbf1dd3687afc48526c8362c99cda487" width="5431" height="3946" alt="The book 'Disney Adults', by A. J. Wolfe."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/EG76EEXXEZAM5J2KJNUHEON654.jpg?auth=1469e210b4c3ca347cc3cf7d510739bbef5fa0e2a9691883950bec427c486da2" width="5272" height="3690" alt="Objects that the Disney influencer iDanny collects in his house in Parla."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html Marita Alonso The most misogynistic corner of the internet has found a niche in selling everyday products — soaps, cereals, creams — rebranded through a polarized, toxic vision of masculinity The most misogynistic corner of the internet has found a niche in selling everyday products — soaps, cereals, creams — rebranded through a polarized, toxic vision of masculinity Cereales Joseph Biden Marketing El Comidista Bettmann (Bettmann Archive) Man in Suit Eating Bowl of Cereal Advertisement featuring a man eating cereal. Advertisement featuring a man eating cereal. <p>“Cereal Finally Manned Up.” That’s the slogan of <a href="https://eatmancereal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://eatmancereal.com/">Man Cereal</a>, a cereal brand that not only contains creatine and extra protein—a gym bro’s dream — but also stands out for its packaging design that appeals to hypermasculinity by eschewing the colorful boxes that characterize most cereals on the market. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:56 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html Jorge Marzo Emotions, the passage of time, and mental associations directly shape how we recall moments that are not entirely faithful to reality. When there are gaps, the brain fills them in with information that fits our identity Emotions, the passage of time, and mental associations directly shape how we recall moments that are not entirely faithful to reality. When there are gaps, the brain fills them in with information that fits our identity Nature photo: MPTV.net (MPTV.net) False memories memory Still from the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). Still from the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). <p>When we experience something, the brain records the event based on what it receives through the senses. But our memory does not store the event as an exact copy of what happened; rather, it operates as a highly subjective reconstruction. When we <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-24/the-paradox-of-early-childhood-memories-why-travel-with-a-baby-if-they-wont-remember-it.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-24/the-paradox-of-early-childhood-memories-why-travel-with-a-baby-if-they-wont-remember-it.html">recall a memory</a>, the brain rebuilds it from fragments of images, emotions, and our own interpretation of the facts, all altered by the passage of time to create a new version of the event.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/M27UESRNOZEG7JBTV72GLFBKZY.jpg?auth=a9ddba914366be7ba622442128be409517045b5a6e22a87b58f968e1ec3630a1" width="7500" height="4992" alt="“Memory is not just an objective datum; it is reconstructed and influenced by our personal values, identity, emotions, and tastes,” explains psychologist Beatriz Martínez."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html Fri, 15 May 2026 14:26:22 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html Luis Bravo In her new essay, ‘Fashion and Politics: The Appearances of Power’, university professor Ana Velasco Molpeceres traces the relationship between dress codes and political practice In her new essay, ‘Fashion and Politics: The Appearances of Power’, university professor Ana Velasco Molpeceres traces the relationship between dress codes and political practice MAGA Donald Trump Melania Trump Ronald Reagan Chanel (moda) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI (AFP via Getty Images) US-POLITICS-TRADITION-MILITARY-PICNIC Melania and Donald Trump. Melania and Donald Trump. <p>In 2018, Melania Trump traveled to several African countries — <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-10-15/fossils-found-in-kenya-shed-light-on-the-origin-of-human-hands.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-10-15/fossils-found-in-kenya-shed-light-on-the-origin-of-human-hands.html">including Kenya</a> and Egypt — to smooth things over after her husband’s remarks the previous year. It was rumored that Donald Trump considered them to be in a “shithole” region. During her visit, the First Lady faced heavy criticism while on safari for wearing a pith helmet, an item inextricably linked to the stereotypical image of an African traveler, but also reminiscent of the clothing worn by European explorers and colonial soldiers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Egypt, while admiring the pyramids, she opted for a Panama hat. This didn’t fare any better. She was accused of implying white supremacy with her attire. Melania Trump told the media that they should focus more on what she did — visiting schools, engaging with the local culture — and not on what she wore.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html Karelia Vázquez Fragrances are not decoration, but rather an integral part of a hotel’s infrastructure, as a well-designed scent has a significant impact on a guest’s memory Fragrances are not decoration, but rather an integral part of a hotel’s infrastructure, as a well-designed scent has a significant impact on a guest’s memory Mandarin Oriental Monte de Piedad de Madrid Sofie Delauw ( GETTY IMAGES ) Hoteles de lujo According to figures from companies and hotel chains, a guest will spend 20% more time in a hotel with the right fragrance. According to figures from companies and hotel chains, a guest will spend 20% more time in a hotel with the right fragrance. <p>A year after staying in a nice hotel, you’ll have forgotten almost everything except the smell. That fragrance, designed to make you feel, for a while, slightly superior to the rest of humanity, will have been stored somewhere in your hippocampus with 65% accuracy, according to some studies. The day you return, you’ll immediately recognize the feeling: you’ve arrived at a place that smells expensive.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:07:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html Adrián Cordellat Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest Smartphone TikTok Instagram Anciens Huang (Getty Images) ducha oscura A man having a shower in the dark. A man having a shower in the dark. <p>Social media has turned into a kind of teleshopping channel where almost everyone presents themselves as an expert. It’s become a breeding ground for health products and hacks — many of them unsupported by evidence or backed by evidence that is forced or taken out of context. With minimal effort, these tricks promise users better health and fixes for problems such as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-04-09/lack-of-sleep-opens-a-pandoras-box-for-metabolism-damaging-cardiovascular-health-and-memory.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-04-09/lack-of-sleep-opens-a-pandoras-box-for-metabolism-damaging-cardiovascular-health-and-memory.html">lack of sleep</a>, a widespread issue that, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html?utm_source=copilot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html?utm_source=copilot.com">according to recent data </a>from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), affects around one in three U.S. adults.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:51:37 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html Marita Alonso An increasing number of voices are questioning circumcision, from medical authorities who doubt it is necessary to men who say it was done without their consent An increasing number of voices are questioning circumcision, from medical authorities who doubt it is necessary to men who say it was done without their consent Religión Hulton Archive (Getty Images) Hooded Monk Illustration of a hooded monk (1850). Illustration of a hooded monk (1850). <p>“The Men Who Want Their Foreskin Back,” reads the title of an <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/the-men-who-want-to-reverse-their-circumcisions.html" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.thecut.com/article/the-men-who-want-to-reverse-their-circumcisions.html">article published in <i>The Cut</i></a> by Bianca Bosker, in which she discusses the case of a man named David Floyd, who discovered the concept of “foreskin restoration” through various online forums. Upon turning 18, he purchased a TLC Tugger, a non-surgical medical device designed for foreskin restoration (it uses silicone and tension to stretch the remaining penile skin and promote the growth of new tissue). This is a popular option for men seeking to recreate their foreskin after being circumcised. But it wasn’t enough. Over the years, he tried all sorts of methods to recover his foreskin until last winter, when he decided to undergo surgery, opting for an experimental procedure. He says that when he had sex with his husband after the operation, he cried with emotion.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html Carolina Pinedo Certain images awaken the predatory instinct in felines and can be used to entertain them, but only by choosing appropriate programs and ensuring safety to avoid accidents Certain images awaken the predatory instinct in felines and can be used to entertain them, but only by choosing appropriate programs and ensuring safety to avoid accidents Blackstation (Getty Images) Some felines are attracted to scenes with birds, fish, or other prey animals. Some felines are attracted to scenes with birds, fish, or other prey animals. <p>Some cats become engrossed in the television screen. They seem to be enjoying the program, but what truly captivates them is the movement and the type of images they see. The feline gaze has its visual preferences: they are drawn to scenes featuring birds, fish, or other animals they might hunt. But not all cats like to look at screens, nor is it good for them; in some cases, it can even cause anxiety.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>