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AEMET has released its prediction for winter and confirms the trend that is no longer an anomaly: a winter “without cold”

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Although we can keep in mind that winter does not begin until next December 21, coinciding with the winter solsticefor meteorology now we have started with the station from today. A season in which we could all expect a great spell of polar cold to be at home with a blanket and watching a series on television. But the AEMET has lowered these forecasts taking into account to what we experienced in previous years. Via a post on X The AEMET has welcomed this new winter 2025-2026, but with bad news behind it: it will be much warmer than usual with a high probability. We are not talking about individual “summer” days, but rather a robust statistical signal that covers the entire quarter (December-January-February). What we used to call an anomaly, the data are beginning to call the norm: winter in Spain is fading. Heat map. AEMET’s seasonal prediction It doesn’t leave much room for doubt. According to probabilistic models, the average temperature will be in the warm zone throughout the country. Specifically, for the AEMET the eastern peninsula and the Balearic Islands have a probability of a much warmer winter that exceeds 70%. In the case of the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands, this is where the “zero zone” of this warming will be found, with a very pronounced thermal increase with respect to its normal values. In the rest of the peninsula, the probability is around 50%, which continues to be a sign that points to having a winter that is as normal as possible with respect to what we have seen in previous years. The rain. If in terms of temperatures it seems that we are not going to have very good news with a high probability, in terms of precipitation it seems that we must be optimistic. A priori, the models suggest that we will not have an extremely dry winter but nor will it be too wet. And the rainfall seems to be close to the average, although with great variability. Not all months of this winter will rain in the same way, emphasizing especially the second half of winter, that is, the end of January and February, where the models point to the arrival of dynamic phases with fronts and storms. This is something that may fit with studies on the loss of sea ice in the Arctic, which alters atmospheric circulation and may lead to much more “wet or variable” winters in the Iberian Peninsula, breaking the patterns that we saw in our environment. 28 days of “no winter”. To understand why the AEMET is so sure of this forecast, you have to look in the rearview mirror. The most recent reportslike Climate Central, already warned that last winter Spain experienced an average of 28 days with temperatures above the historical average. To do this, experts focus on reducing the days where we have temperatures below zero with a sharp drop in the days where there is frost. Furthermore, cities like Valencia are seeing how urban centers are turning into ovens even in the middle of winter. And it is a serious danger, as the CLIVAR-Spain report warns that this amplification of warming and the alteration of winter variability pose a critical challenge for our ecosystems, which need rest from the winter cold for their biological cycles. Goodbye to the historic cold. What AEMET is telling us with this forecast for 2025-2026 is that the atmosphere in Spain has more and more accumulated energy. Studies by Funcas and analysis by AEMET itself corroborate that the decrease in snow coverage and the increase in warm episodes are not temporary, but in the end they are the reality we face. We are facing a scenario where winters do not disappear, but they do “soften” until they become unrecognizable compared to those of three decades ago. If you have thermal clothing prepared for this year, it is possible that, except for occasional episodes of storms in February, it will stay in the closet. Images | Thomas Holmes Immo Wegmann In Xataka | “Three days of pure cold”: while the world looks at the polar vortex, bad news accumulates for AEMET

The trend of adding protein to coffee was born on TikTok. And capitalism has taken note of this “functional coffee”

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Drinking coffee is a very personal thing. You can do it because you like its flavorbecause you want to take advantage of its health benefits or even because you want that caffeine ‘shot’. It is also a social drink with that classic “let’s have a coffee”, but in recent years, coffee has also become a functional drink. Reason? The need to add protein to everything. And coffee chains have not been slow to surf the trend. The ‘profess’. Proteins are one of the pillars of a balanced dietbut if we do intense and regular sports, its intake becomes essential. The ideal is to get it from food, but protein powder (whether vegetable or whey) It is a quick and easy way to increase daily grams. The “normal” thing is to have a smoothie, but in 2021 a trend appeared on TikTok: the ‘teacher‘. Basically, it is the combination between ‘protein’ and ‘coffee’ and it is what you are imagining: enrich a coffee with protein powder. Hacking coffee. Named As ‘broistas’, a term that can be somewhat derogatory and combines ‘gymbro’ with ‘barista’, there were those who went directly to a cafeteria, ordered a long coffee and mixed it with their protein shake. Here the search is to convert coffee into a strictly functional drink that provides caffeine that allows you to perform more during the training session, burn more fat if that training is going to be cardio and add a few more grams of protein to the daily count. Dutch Bros menu Dutch Bros.. Evidently, coffee shops have taken note. The entire food industryIn fact, she has been on the protein diet bandwagon for years, with very particular labeling and higher prices in foods that have one or two more grams of protein per 100 grams than the unenhanced version (which is a ridiculous amount). And, as we say, the coffee shops have not wanted to miss that train of body worship. If people come, order a coffee and add it to their proteins, why not offer the combination directly? Thus, at the beginning of 2024, the coffee chain Dutch Bros. -very direct competition from Starbucks, at least on US soil- launched a series of protein drinks. Coffees like the Salted Caramel Protein Latte or the Salted Caramel Protein Mocha have 20 grams of protein and no added sugar. The key is their reduced-fat protein milk to which they have added proteins -casein-, and little by little they have been opening the range of protein versions of their most popular coffees. starbucks. Also in the American West, but somewhat further north, this protein coffee thing resonated. Starbucks wasn’t going to stand by while customers demanded something the competition was already offering, and just a few weeks agothey launched a protein drink line within your menu. It depends on what you choose, but there are milk foam options that provide about 15 grams of protein per drink in a large size, to others that use milk with whey protein that provides between 30 and 35 grams of protein per drink. As is logical at Starbucks, there are plenty of drinks available to choose from and it doesn’t look like it’s going to be a fad: it’s here to stay. Tressie Lieberman is the company’s chief brand officer and commented that it is something that “responds to the growing demand for protein by consumers.” And other companies are preparing their strategies, like Peet’s Coffee with its ‘Vitality Menu‘ with protein lattes. Necessary? I know esteem that the market for this functional coffee is valued at 4,000 million dollars and that it will reach more than 14,700 million by 2034. It is the consequence of that aforementioned cult of the body, especially in younger consumers, because it is an aid to reach the necessary grams of protein in a simpler way. However, there are those who are skeptical. Eating protein, especially if you practice sports, is fine, but nutritionists already warn that, while an essential nutrient, protein “should not be treated like fairy dust that we sprinkle on everything.” In the end, it all depends on each person’s nutritional needs and how convenient a shake is… or the pleasure of getting that protein from food. Images | Xataka, In Xataka | In the 16th century it was believed that coffee was a satanic drink. So Pope Clement VIII decided to “baptize” him

The latest trend among the rich is exclusive writing retreats. Experts don’t think anything too good will come of it.

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The bubble of the luxury retreats It continues to grow by pairing itself with all kinds of hobbies. Painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography or jewelry classes we already have increasingly wealthy clients with higher and higher goals. The phenomenon of wellness luxury It continues to expand and the last sphere to receive its corresponding practical courses for very well-off people has been that of writing. In other words: if you are starving as a writer it is because you want to, it is a waste of time to make a living from writing (as long as you already had a lot of money beforehand, of course). Luxury retreats for writers. Luxury retreats for writers come under scrutiny in articles like this one from Slatewhich although it guarantees that the cost of the experience it describes is very high, also makes it clear that strictly literary results are not guaranteed. They are exclusive experiences that combine writing with activities such as massages, yoga, horseback riding, gourmet gastronomy and cultural tours in destinations such as Guatemalaon board a luxury cruise with all kinds of classes and tutorials, France either Tuscany. The only thing you need to participate in them is to have sufficient financial resources and available free time, not talent or experience in the world of writing. ‘Call me Ismael’, version wellness luxury. That is, more than the writing workshop in your neighborhood bookstore, these retreats have to do with the trend of wellness luxury that we mentioned: retreats that combine popular hobbies with exclusive holistic practices such as guided meditations, pranayamaspecialized massages, spa with ancestral therapies and gourmet organic gastronomy (sic). This exists but if you haven’t heard of it, perhaps it is because it is outside your sphere of possibilities. Visit websites with these types of experiences, such as Sansara Resort on the Pacific coast, and you decide if it is designed for your pocket or continue taking your drafts to your neighborhood bookstore. Emotional scam. Richard Z. Santos, author of the article, speaks directly of an emotional and financial “scam”: in the last 15 years, the duration of his literary career, he has observed how this market of workshops, sessions, and retreats to improve writing has grown, but the recent wave of touristy and expensive destinations for writers does not guarantee anything. These luxury retreats are accessible with direct payment and without a quality filter, they are more of a luxury product and a tourist experience than a serious training space. What’s more, some writers have reported that these retreats can be emotionally draining or counterproductive if you are working on sensitive or traumatic material without adequate psychological support. The barriers. Santos talks about the fact that the participants in this type of retreat are mostly white women with good economic stability, which creates an important socioeconomic and racial diversity barrier. Quite the opposite of what happens with “real”, prestigious and traditional retreats, such as Yaddo either Bread Loafwhich work with rigorous selection processes based on literary merits and offer scholarships for those who cannot afford them, and thus add social and ethnic diversity. Pay and you will receive. The luxury tourism industry and wellness They try to cover themselves with experiences that sell skills or training, and thus stop transmitting an image of indolence or little commitment to other social levels. But the name “pay-to-play” that is usually given to these withdrawals is for a reason: the fact of paying does not guarantee anything. And much less in something that requires a certain commitment, like artistic creation. Photo of Darius Bashar in Unsplash

The new trend in AI is “AI agents.” The only problem is that almost no one is clear about what they are.

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It is not the first time that a word becomes fashionable in the technology sector. It has happened with IoT, Big data, Blockchain and even 5G. In English they call it buzzword and refers to those terms that are repeated and repeated until they almost lose their meaning. It has happened with AI and, now that we have overcome that first stage, it was time to give it a surname. The chosen one is agentic AI and, suddenly everything is agentic AI. I experienced it a couple of weeks ago in the Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit. During the different conferences, the most repeated words were “agents” and “agentic”. The problem is that they didn’t show any real products that actually fit this definition. They are not the only ones, there is a whole wave of companies that already call agentic AI literally anything that has minimal automation. Agents all the time everywhere Agentic AI It was going to be a revolution in 2025but reality ended lower the smoke to the gurus of the sector. With this I don’t mean that everything is a hoax, AI agents are very real and they are already here. We can try them If we have the ChatGPT Plus plan. At the development level, Anthropic allows create scheduling agents with Claude and Google with Gemini. Other platforms like Salesforce offer their own custom AI agents for specific sectors such as public or industrial. They are improving a lot, but the reality is that AI agents They are still very green as has been demonstrated in enough tests. There is no real product, not even one that they are developing, everything is part of a dream, one in which AI agents are even in the soup. Being cautious and waiting for technology to develop does not suit many companies. Returning to the case of Qualcomm, in the “The Ecosystem of You” conferenceits CEO Cristiano Amon drew us a future in which “the agent” does everything for us, absolutely everything: “The agent will understand our world and will be helping us, anticipating every need.” The problem is that everything he showed It was simply a demo. There is no real product, not even one that they are developing, everything is part of a dream, one in which AI agents are even in the soup. What is agentic AI It is also known as agentive AI, agential AI or simply “AI agents”. Google defines it as “an advanced form of artificial intelligence focused on autonomous decision-making and action.” For NVIDIA is an AI that “uses sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to autonomously solve complex, multi-step problems.” For amazon It is “an autonomous system that can act independently to achieve predetermined goals” and they add that, unlike generative AI, agential AI “is proactive and can perform complex tasks without constant human supervision.” It seems pretty clear, generative AI responds to one request at a time, while agentic AI can achieve more complex goals, making decisions autonomously. An AI agent must be able to collect information, use tools and solve problems to achieve the objective we have given it. They call it agentic AI because “AI with slight automation” doesn’t sound so good In another of the Snapdragon Summit conferences they showed us several products that were real, one of them is Page.aian AI assistant that works locally on mobile. During the intervention, the presenteror stopped repeating that the app had agentic functionswhen the most they showed was how the AI ​​was capable of organizing a barbecue: it created an event on the calendar and then invited a friend. What caught my attention is that the creator of the app did not use the word, but was the presenter. The reality is that many of the use cases presented as agents are, at best, a kind of IFTTT on steroids. In this CNBC articlethe head of AI at the consulting firm EY assured that “Many in the market want to take advantage of it. We have witnessed an incredible change of image of everything related to generative AI, which is now presented as agentic AI.” “Agent washing”: when products that are sold as agents are actually products that already existed. At the beginning of the year, Gartner surveyed more than 3,000 companies who promote AI agents and discovered a trend they call “agent washing.” That is to say, many products sold as agents are actually products that already existed. Gartner estimates that of the 3,000 companies, only 130 sell real AI agents. “Most agency AI proposals lack significant value or return on investment,” said analyst Anushree Verma. The firm predicts that more than 40% of agentic AI projects will be canceled before the end of 2027. Why so much hype? In May of this year, a survey of senior American executives revealed that 88% of companies had planned to increase their AI budget before the arrival of agents. Most respondents believed agentic AI was going to change workplaces more than the internet did, and nearly half were worried about competitors adopting AI agents before them. The fear of being left behind has encouraged many companies to jump into the pool without fully understanding what agentic AI is. It makes sense that they want to hype it up and even “cheat” by calling agents who really are not: they are investing a lot in this and they need it to turn out well. Image | Gemini In Xataka | A group of AI experts attended a party at a mansion. The topic of conversation: what will happen when AI ends humanity

The trend that divides pediatricians and parents

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When little Schizandra, daughter of Dariya Quenneville, turned six months and was time to try solids, there was no apple puree or banana porridge. Instead: raw egg yolk and chicken liver puree. Sardines, butter and even bone broth ice cream came later. A quite unusual diet for a baby, which is gradually being part of a growing phenomenon: “carnivores”. A booming trend. In a report for The Wall Street Journalmore and more mothers document how their babies suck bone marrow or bite ribs, inspired by doctors and Influencers that promote the carnivorous diet In YouTube channels With hundreds of thousands of followers. In Facebook groups with names such as Carnivore Motherhoodtips on how to prepare “pallets” of bone broth or serve the tongue and heart of beef are shared to the little ones. For Quenneville, who lives in Ontario and teaches survival techniques, thus feeding his daughter makes sense: “I think that butter fat and meat helps my baby to sleep better.” Another mother, Lorraine Bonkowski, a Michigan dietitian, started being skeptical, but after watching videos on the Internet ended up convinced. Today he gives his adopted daughter Isabella bone broth in a bottle and leaves her groove chops. “If it makes sense for adults, why not for children?” He asks. In Tennessee, nurse Neisha Salas-Berry and her husband, doctor Ken Berry, are an influential couple in this movement. She says her children Bonnie and Beckett learned from babies that “first meat, before anything else.” On family trips, the little ones eat chicharrones that Beckett called “cookies” and carnivorous bars that cost $ 95 a box. “My daughter calls them sweet meat”, He told WSJ. Experts have something to say. The introduction of meat in child feeding is not, in itself, eccentricity. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization They make it clear: From six months, babies must incorporate foods rich in iron and zinc. The flesh, for its natural contribution of both minerals, becomes one of the main allies at this stage. However, as the pediatrician Mark Corkins, from the University of Tennessee, has warned, In statements to WSJ: “Babies need vitamin C and fiber for proper development of connective tissue and intestinal microbioma, nutrients that shine due to their absence in strict carnivorous diets.” A great preparation behind. On the practical level, According to Healthlinethe meat must be cooked a lot – never raw or little done – and sausages, sausages or beicon should be avoided due to their excess additives. The meat provides not only Hemo Iron – the easiest to absorb – but also high quality proteins, vitamin B12 and zinc, all crucial for growth. The Specialized Solid Starts portal, dedicated to child feeding, even offers detailed guides to serve ribs either fillets To babies: from using bones as bite at six months to offering well -cooked meat strips as part of the Baby-Led Weaning. Of course, always eliminating loose pieces of fat or cartilage and under strict supervision for the risk of choking. The other option, totally opposite. While meat can be a nutritional ally, there are families that opt ​​on the contrary. Vegetarianism and veganism are also booming in parenting, According to eldiario.es. The document adds that these diets require special care to avoid energy and nutrient deficits. As the country explainedup to six months the food is identical for all babies: breast milk or formula. In the case of vegan families there are regulated children’s formulas based on soy or rice, but they should never be replaced by commercial vegetable drinks, which do not provide the necessary nutrients. From six months, the protein comes from legumes, nuts and seeds – always crushed or cream – as well as soy derivatives such as tofu or tempeh. Of course, all specialists agree on one point: vegan babies should receive a vitamin B12 supplement from the introduction of solids. Neither so much, so bald. Between chop as almost exclusive food and strictly vegan diet, most experts recommend an intermediate path: variety and balance. Professor Steven Abrams, from the Faculty of Medicine Dell of the University of Texas, remembered at the Wall Street Journal That meat is valuable because it brings iron and zinc in an easily absorbable way, but insisted that young children also need fiber, antioxidants and polyphenols that are only in fruits and vegetables. “The restrictive diets in young children are not the way to follow,” he warned. In Spain, fashion has not yet arrived, but the practice is well settled: from six months, babies begin to try white meats in small quantities, always next to vegetables, According to the Spanish Pediatrics Association. The Mediterranean tradition reinforces the idea: the flesh not as the main dish, but in small portions, as garrison, and accompanied by cereals, vegetables and fruits. The debate is served. Between babies that bite lamb bones and others that begin with lentil puree, child feeding has become a field of cultural, scientific and even ideological debate. While parents claim chuleton as “biologically appropriate,” others plan vegan diets with nutrient supplements and tables. The truth is that, as official guides conclude both in the US, and in Spain, the fundamental thing is not that the first bite is meat or carrot, but that the child receives a varied, safe and adapted diet to their growth needs. Image | Unspash Xataka | In 1974 Volkswagen bought a ranch in the Brazilian jungle. It was the darkest story that the company drags

How protein cult has turned the muscle into the new social networks trend

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In the Basilica of San Pietro In Vincoli, in Rome, there is a sculpture that attracts the attention of many people for a simple detail. The work, Miguel Ángel’s “Moses”, the sculptor carved a small muscle on the forearm that is only activated by lifting the little finger. This almost invisible gesture, but essential for Michelangelo shows the subtle force and control. Today, centuries later, the bodies defined as if they were sculpted are trend. But this time, it is not about marble or art, but of protein, supplements and extreme routines. In the Chic Protein era. A new phenomenon that has gained strength in recent years, but now is the trend that marks on social networks. In 2023, products enriched with proteins had taken the supermarkets. From yogurts to snacks, the industry promoted the idea that greater protein consumption is synonymous with health and well -being. Now, that obsession has moved to the toned bodies: figures like Ashton Hall, Famous for its morning routineit is a clear example of that ideal of healthy life and sculpted body. A new welfare mantra? In the third season of The White Lotus, Saxon Ratliff, a character obsessed with exercise and body image, embodies perfectly This contemporary obsession with proteins. Interpreted by Patrick Schwarzenegger, the son of the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger, Saxon not only loads with his personal blender so as not to miss his protein shakes, but also consumes popcorn enriched with “Khloud” dust of Khloe Kardashian, an obvious satire of the marketing of hyperproteic products. Saxon is not just a character obsessed with his muscles; It is a fitness symbol turned into pop culture, where protein blender is as essential as mobiles and smoothies are the new fashion coffees. Beyond the screens. This fictional portrait is a reflection of what happens with the boom of hyperproteic products, is it really necessary to consume 200 grams of protein in a shake, as Saxon does in the fourth chapter? Science has offered different perspectives. On the one hand, the main dietitian of MAY CLINICTara Schmidt, has affirmed that protein needs depend largely on the lifestyle, weight and health history, so he cannot affirm with certainty what is the ideal amount. Although it is recommended has pointed out To vogue that excess protein can cause inflammation and affect intestinal health, counteracting the initial benefits of these hyperproteic products. The path to (almost) perfection. Even the fashion world has embraced this new body form. Designers such as Demon and Hilary Taymour have presented collections that emphasize muscular silhouettes, evidencing how fashion adopts and amplifies the body ideals promoted by the culture of well -being, According to Vogue. However, not only fashion has imposed the standard, the viralization of medicines to lose weight as Ozempic and Wegovydeveloped to treat type 2 diabetes, they have become rapid weight loss products. And in the meantimephenomena like Skinnytok They promote restrictive diets and extreme exercise routines, with millions of visualizations that glorify thin and toned bodies. Social networks have amplified the obsession with the sculpted bodies, turning each physical transformation into a viral show. The distorted mirror. In this era where the body is the new canvas, body dysmorphia He has found A perfect breeding ground to spread. This disorder, characterized by an obsessive concern for defects perceived in the body, has reached alarming levels on social networks such as Tiktok and Instagram. In these platforms, filters, edited images and constant comparisons They have exacerbated The distorted perception of the body, especially among the youngest. A Health report has pointed out That the constant exposure to hyperdefinid bodies and perfect skins can lead to eating disorders and compulsive behaviors related to exercise. The psychologist specialized in TCA, Sara Bolo has explained to this medium that the worrying thing is that many of these apparently “healthy” behaviors hide eating disorders disguised as fitness culture. We see more and more full gyms and more people obsessed with not skipping a meal or training, and that is where the problem begins. It is not the exercise or healthy eating that is wrong, but the rigidity with which these practices are followed. In addition, he has warned: “In the end, it is not so much to take care of the body as forcing it to fit into an unreal mold that we see on social networks.” The end point. In a world where the image weighs more than the essence, where bodies are molded as sculptures and extreme diets disguise themselves as self -care, the inevitable question arises: to what extent are we really taking care of our bodies or simply molding them to fit into an unattainable mold? Image | Pexels and Livioandronico2013 Xataka | What if we are doing the bad intermittent fasting? Some experts propose to focus only on carbohydrates

Like coconut oil, it became the last trend of “thinning effortlessly”

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One more fashion to lose weight is virilizing on social networks, but this time comes in the form of saturated fat. Just look for “fasting coconut oil” on Tiktok to watch thousands of videos repeating the same formula Magic to lose weight. Meanwhile, in Spain, digestive diseases do not stop growing – they are already the second cause of hospitalization, According to the INE– And anxiety and intestinal imbalance They are increasingly common. What does one thing have to do with the other? Maybe much more than it seems. A morning phenomenon. You just need to slide a few seconds in Tiktok to run into the new welfare ritual: a spoonful of coconut oil, taken on an empty stomach and without mixing with anything. The videos, which accumulate millions of visualizations under labels how #Coconutoilinthemoring either #OACEEDECOCOthey repeat a narrative that is has become In dogma: “Since I take it I feel more energy”, “my stomach is more flat” or “it is my secret to purify the body.” Some of these videos even include a before and after With visual results of abdominal fat loss, improvement of intestinal transit or luminous skin. Everything seems to fit into that promise of immediate, easy and effortless health. And this, of course, is part of the problem. This phenomenon is not born from nothing. It is the 2025 version of a trend that has already been seen with Water with lemon, The intermittent fasting, The superfoods Or, more recently, type drugs Ozempic. What changed is not the message – calling effortless – but the wrapper. In social networks, especially in Tiktok, thinness remains an aspiring ideal disguised as health. Just explore hashtags how #Skinnytok To find thousands of videos of young people sharing tips to “look thinner”: from visual tricks to restrictive diets that barely reach 1000 calories a day. This is a symptom of how the algorithm is rewarding normative bodies and extreme habits, while penalizing more critical speeches. What science says. Coconut oil is not a new or mysterious product. Its use is has studied for yearsespecially in relation to cardiovascular health, the metabolism of fats and their antimicrobial capacity. Some studies, as published in Nutrition ResearchThey suggest that moderate coconut oil consumption could improve the lipid profile, increasing HDL cholesterol (the “good”) and partly reducing triglycerides, thanks to its concentration of medium chain fatty acids. Antifungal and antibacterial properties have also been documented, mainly due to the lauric acid, which represents almost 50% of its composition. Nutritionist Sandra Moñino, an expert in intestinal microbiota, has explained in the Spanish that coconut oil can help against certain fungi such as Candida Albicansbut has warned: “You have to remember that it is a saturated fat. It has specific benefits, but it should not be consumed without control or as a daily routine.” For its part, also the nutritionist Emma G., active in Tiktok, He has nuanced Even more: “Yes, it can be beneficial for some people, but it is not something that everyone should do. Many people have had digestive discomfort after introducing it on an empty stomach, and that is not counted.” In his video – which already exceeds 100,000 visualizations – he added a clear message: “There is no food that only makes you lose weight. It all depends on the set of your habits.” Other uses. Beyond the oral use on an empty stomach, coconut oil has been appearing in other corners of the world years Wellness. The one who is now in a trend is the Oil Pullinga Hindu practice that consists of rinseing the mouth with oil for about 10-15 minutes before brushing your teeth. The issue is that they say it reduces bacteria, improves the health of gums and prevents caries. However, like They have explained Several experts in dentistry for the New York Times does not replace traditional dental hygiene, although it can help reduce the number of bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans. Another recurring use is like Vaginal intimate or moisturizing lubricant. Here there are also lights and shadows: it can be effective in relieving dryness, but latex condoms weakens and can alter the vaginal pH, which makes it advisable in some cases, As warned in Healthline. And in cosmetics It is almost omnipresent: hair, lips, body, masks … its emollient properties and its antibacterial effect make it useful for some skins, but its use is not universal. In fatty skin or with a tendency to acne, for example, you can obstruct pores and worsen the situation. Once again, the pattern is repeated: a product with some potential, but to which universal virtues are assigned without taking into account individual differences or context. Beyond the ritual. Coconut oil can have interesting properties, and its use in certain contexts may be justified. But turning it into a universal routine or the last viral solution to lose weight is, at least, a dangerous simplification. As with so many trends that circulate through networks, which begins as an individual experience ends up transformed into mass recommendation without filter, without context and, often, without solid evidence. Health – the real one, not that of Tiktok – is not built with shortcuts or with miraculous tablespoons. It is built with information, sustainable habits and decisions that have more to do with care than with the pressure to fit into an aesthetic ideal. Image | Pexels Xataka | Summer is approaching and with him the new obsessive trend to lose weight quickly: the patches to lose weight

Summer is approaching and with him the new obsessive trend to lose weight quickly: the patches to lose weight

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There are nine weeks left for summer and social networks have not taken to remember it. This year, the trend is a clear two -way revival that He has flooded everything: Not only outfits with y2k hats or minimal tops, but also thin body. Quite back the discourse of bodily positivity has remained, and the obsession with weight loss has returned strongly. This time, in the form of stickers. Slimming patches. These products, marketed under names as Weightless either Diet patchThey are transdermal adhesives that are placed on the skin on the wrist or belly. The Reels In social networks and manufacturers ensure that they help lose weight, reduce appetite or accelerate metabolism. The promise is simple: pégate it and lose weight, with no more effort than to remember every so often. Some even present with slogans such as “needleless version” of medicines such as Ozempicdespite having absolutely nothing in common beyond marketing. Does it really work? According to a Bloomberg articlethe theory behind these patches is that they release “natural” ingredients to the body through the skin. Some include compounds such as berberine, green tea extract, caffeine or bullfighting. However, there is no serious scientific evidence that supports these compounds that can be absorbed by the skin in significant amounts to reduce weight. As They have detailed In Medical News Today, some experts have agreed that these products are sold as supplements without strict regulation and it is practically impossible to know what they really contain. As He explained Professor Nerys Astbury of the University of Oxford in Bloomberg, although some medications are administered transdermally (such as nicotine or contraceptives), it has not been shown that appetite suppressors can do it effectively. Boom to lose weight. This whole situation occurs in a context in which obesity medications are more fashionable than ever. Products like Ozempic, Wegovy either Zepboundbased on the GLP-1 molecule, they have been revolutionaries in the treatment of overweight. Unlike viral patches, these do have clinical studies, medical approval and proven results. But of course, they require recipe, medical monitoring and, above all, a puncture. Hence the idea of ​​a “LPG-1 in patch” sounds so tempting. A background problem. What really is at stake is not only the patches, but what they represent. There are many videos about “losing weight” with increasingly crazy routines and, now, it has touched the turn of Loss to lose weight stickers. These types of rapid solutions perpetuate the mentality of thinning is a process that can be outsourced in a patch, without the need for long -term commitments, exercise or changes in the diet. A “perfect body” culture is promoted regardless of cost, whether physical or psychological. In this sense, social networks are playing a key role, presenting these patches as an “easy” and “pain” of losing weight, not to mention the associated risks or realities behind these products. While the young women immerse themselves in this wave of weight loss, we are faced with a new form of social pressure that resurrects the cult of extreme thinness. The two thousand aesthetics, which glorified thinness, sneaks back into our screens and, with it, the return to the idea of ​​aesthetic pressure to be happy. Image | Tiktok Xataka | “I never say that I have thinned thanks to Ozempic”: the taboo of the ‘Ozempicazo’, the people who hide them consume it

People are fed up with Skincare’s thousand steps so the last Beauty trend is just one thing: exosomes

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A couple of years ago, beauty routines passed through multiple steps that combined tonic, essences, serums, acids and mists, among other things. Today, some extreme trends such as “Morning Sheds” – as viral routines involving masks and adhesive tapes to mold the face – they have shown that perhaps the issue of the Skincare too far. Faced with this exhaustion, social networks They are driving A new approach: do less, but better. And within this more minimalist beauty philosophy, a word begins to resonate: exosomes. More than a new trend. According to The Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine and some specialized publications such as Elleexosomes have become a revolution within the beauty sector. The hashtag #Exosomas on Instagram exceeds 51.5 thousand publications, and in English, #Exosome already accumulates more than 247,000. Also its popularity does not stop growing in Tiktok, where creators like @ROGERWHO has shared His experience: “It hurts, but the change in my face is unique.” But the boom has a name and surname. If something characterizes beauty products is that the boom is born with the Celebrities: Kim Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, Sofía Vergara, Jennifer Aniston or Paris Hilton have already tried them. Here in Spain names such as Úrsula Corberó, Blanca Suárez, Jessica Goicoechea or Berta Vázquez have also declared fans. And finally, social networks have made the rest: Videos of the post-treatment “glow”, Real results (not sponsored), and A new narrative focused on taking care of the skin from its base. An aesthetic medicine revolution? Exosomes are small vesicles generated by stem cells (human, animals or vegetables) that act as cell messengers: they transport protein, lipids and genetic material with the mission of regenerating, repairing and improving the skin from within. Such as Glamor Spain has collectedthey function as “natural cellular activators”, capable of improving skin quality, stimulating collagen and elastin, and returning firmness, elasticity and light. Dr. Lidia Maroñas, dermatologist and Clinical Director of Ooneskinmed, has detailed Thus for Hola magazine: “They act as if they spoiled the cell. They are indicated how to behave to improve the skin. In our clinic we use E-50 Primacure exosomes, from salmon cells grown in bioactive media of dermis.” Where to perform the treatment? Although there are already products with exosomes to use at home, clinic treatments remain the most powerful. In medical and aesthetic centers, exosomes are vehicle with advanced apparatus (microneedling, fractional laser, radiofrequency with needles or morpheus 8), which allows them to penetrate in the deepest layers of the dermis and multiply their regenerative action. Besides, According to Elle SpainThey are integrated with other techniques such as LASH, especially useful for treating scripts, stretch marks or sensitized skins. A Hype more or a real change? Unlike other viral products, exosomes not only generate noise in networks, they also have clinical and dermatological support. Since the like They have explained that its use is consolidating within aesthetic medicine as one of the main collagen stimulators, even more promising than classic treatments such as polynucleotides or growth factors. In addition, they have an extra advantage and that they do not depend on the season to prepare or repair the skin against sun damage. In a world obsessed with doing more, we will see how this new beauty routine adapts where it is less, time will say it. Image | Tiktok Xataka |The contestants of ‘The island of temptations’ have made a new face after the program. It is a symptom of something else

Seven CCAA backs down with the screens and mark a change in trend

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The Spanish education system has a peculiar way to embrace innovations: with excessive enthusiasm first, and with equal intensity when rejecting them later. First was the aspirational devotion for the Finnish model, then the obsession to digitize each classroom. Today, just over a decade after that race to fill the laptops, We are seeing the principle of an opposite pendular movement: Seven Autonomies – governments by both PP and PSOE – are regulating to reduce screens in classes, according to The world. This turn is not born from a political whim. The results of the latest PISA tests and international evaluations have been another jug ​​of cold water. The reading comprehension and the basic mathematical skills They are collapsing while students spend more time with a tablet and less with paper and ball. Madrid, the Region of Murcia, Valencian Community, Balearic Islands, Galicia, Asturias and Catalonia are preparing different regulations but with the same spirit: Recover paper. Limit the hours in front of the screens. And reflect on whether we really need to do all duties in digital. We are also seeing many politicians to seek the tribute applause cursing the screens in the classrooms, but none do self -criticism when the tribune rewarded the slogan “a child, a laptop.” Is Selective amnesia that allows to navigate comfortably between opposite trends Without assuming responsibilities. Correction has no political color. The Socialist Asturian Lydia Espina and the popular Murcia Fernando López Miras coincide in the fundamental although they disagree in the forms, for giving two examples. Perhaps the most notable difference is that while Madrid opts for a more blunt prohibition, other regions prefer to set recommendations, leaving a certain margin of maneuver to the centers. But the message is clear: enough of tablets for everything. The most interesting thing about this Pendulazo is that it arrives right now, when the technology industry continues to promise the educational revolution through its devices, and when The AI ​​begins to appear in the classrooms. But between technological determinism and nostalgia for grid notebooks, perhaps what we are really seeing is a healthy maturity exercise: technology must be a medium, not an end. And like any tool, it has its optimal use moments. Not all the time. Not for everything. And of course, not for everyone at the same age. And we are starting to see it. In Xataka | China is planning its future in three dimensions. That is why he will put a subject of AI in schools Outstanding image | Xataka with Midjourney

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