“I will not change course,” says Catalan leader Artur Mas

A BID FOR INDEPENDENCE. Regional premier responds to calls from Popular Party in parliament to abandon plans to hold vote on independence. El País

Oposiciones Secundaria 2015 – Tasa de reposición

Podrá haber Oposiciones Secundaria 2015. La tasa de reposición se amplía hasta el 50% con lo que se podrán convocar 5 veces más plazas que el año pasado. Sigue leyendo

11 Ways To Stay Positive (Even When You’re Around Negative People)

You can stay positive with these tips to help combat the negativity…because no matter what unconstructive criticism may be thrown at you, you’re above it, and you are amazing. Inspiyr

Constitutional Court accepts appeal, suspends Catalan referendum plan

Regional authorities will have to cancel campaigning on November 9 independence vote, which will be suspended until magistrates reach a decision.
El País

A healthy adult should be taking more than 10,000 steps a day, the equivalent of three to four miles. Fewer than 5,000 steps is regarded as a “sedentary” lifestyle. Express

Spicy diet can beat dementia: Breakthrough in fight to cure cruel disease

Scientists have discovered that an ­ingredient in the spice turmeric, used in curries, could help repair patients’ brains.
Previous research has shown that curcumin could prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s because it has been found to dissolve the deposits of amyloid protein in the brain which are commonly found in people with the disease. Express

Dementia and Alzheimer

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s and what doctors call alcohol-related dementia affect parts of the brain cortex that control memory, language and the ability to follow motor commands.
The New York Times