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When a couple is expecting a child, before the birth a complex decision is made and one that is increasingly publicized: what to do with umbilical cord blood. And there is a fairly deep debate here: clinics sell it as “biological insurance” for the future, while the scientific community prefers talk about altruism and collective utility. Its biological importance. To understand this debate, you first have to know why The blood in an umbilical cord is so coveted. And it is actually very valuable, since it has blood cells that are essential for treat serious diseases such as leukemia or lymphoma. Situations in which a donor as similar as possible to the donor is required to renew their blood cells, and what better than one’s own blood to do so. The cells in the cord can regenerate blood cells, including those of the immune system itself, giving a patient who does not have a donor a great chance of survival. Although sometimes a cord is not enough to renew the entire reserve of blood cells. The reality of probabilities. As we say, the main argument of private banks is the immediate availability of stem cells for the child himself with an autotransplant. But the different European guides provide figures that invite reflection, such as that the possibility of using this blood for an autologous transplant is estimated. between 0.0005 and 0.000004%. In this way, it is calculated that there is a probability of using this blood less than 0.04% over a 20-year horizon. And there are even situations in which when a child presents leukemia, the clinic advises against the use of the child’s own blood in his cord because you could have some genetic alteration that has led to leukemia at a young age. Public banks. In the current paradigm, there are different banks where blood can be stored. On the one hand, we have the public option where any family can donate cord blood so that it is stored, but The use will be intended for anyone in the world that needs it and is compatible. That is, it will not be exclusive to the family that donated it, having to wait for a donation from this bank if they need it. But this means that this blood has many possibilities of being used in someone around the planet to resolve a serious illness such as leukemia. This is something possible in Spain be integrated into the REDMO network which is used to register bone marrow donors. What is clear is that Spain is an international benchmark in this field. With tens of thousands of units stored on its public network, there have already been nearly 2,000 successful transplantsdemonstrating that the true utility today lies in the altruistic model. The private bank. If you want exclusivity on umbilical cord blood, this is logically the most recommended option. But it must also be taken into account that the price that must be paid is quite high, since the maintenance of blood storage is not free, and requires periodic payments. Even science suggests that it is not the most advisable, except in very specific situations. The drawback here is that you may never have to use this blood because you do not contract a disease that is not common, and also because there are situations where it is not possible to do so. Regenerative medicine. Looking to the future It is not well known what can be done with these umbilical cord cells. Science is now exploring the possibility of treating type 1 diabetes with these cells by regenerating the function of the pancreas, or there are even studies focused on cerebral palsy. But nothing advanced. And while there is potential on paper, medical societies like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)Warn to store cord blood for uncertain future use In regenerative medicine it is, today, a practice without consolidated scientific justification. What should be done. The majority recommendation from health authorities is clear: public donation is the most solid option. By donating to the public bank, the unit enters an international registry where it can save the life of a child or adult anywhere in the world. Although logically the decision always lies with the parents who have the freedom to take the path they want. However, even if you choose a private bank, you must keep in mind that it must have the necessary certifications so that when the blood is needed it is in optimal conditions to be processed. Images | Eduardo Barrios In Xataka | They have created an artificial blood factory that “breathes”: it is essential to give us the key to leukemia

In the nineteenth century, Spain made the strange decision to build its ways in Iberian width. Now they will be a gift for Renfe in Galicia

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Renfe can breathe calm. The company has a huge business in the Galician corridor. The volume of travelers Between Madrid and Galicia he has shot to the point that airlines are retreating. Time savings since high speed arrives is such that many are choosing to pass to the train due to pure comfort or time flexibility. The Galician corridor is part of the next package of liberalization of the roads, next to the trains with destination Asturias, Cantabria, Cádiz and Huelva. It will not be, at least, until 2028 when the competition is palpable on the tracks because Adif is not complying with the deadlines planned. But Madrid-Galicia has another peculiarity. It is very likely that in 2028 we will see competition on their ways. To find the reason we have to travel to the nineteenth century. The particular Spanish railroad Each new technology arrives with a good rosary of standards of all kinds. It has happened with electric cars and passed with electricity itself. Also with measurement standards or, as in this case, train tracks. The railroad had started in the early nineteenth century. Although the steam machine was already born in the 18th century, it was not until 1804 when Richard Trevithick built A prototype in which the concept applied to transport. The steam locomotive was born. That one of those huge irons with wheels will pull a kind of drawers and could move the goods faster than they had done seemed like a great idea. So great that it soon caught and in 1830 the first train line was opened with passengers. They were the famous 50 kilometers that separated Liverpool from Manchester whose first trip headed George Stephensonwho was the ideologist of the construction of those first route. Those first trains circulated through some roads of 1,422 millimeters, 4 feet and 8 inches. Shortly after, those same ways widen half inch until reaching the famous 1,435 mm. Then they did not know but they had just adopted the “international width”, which is mounted in most trains in the world. Those measures also served to establish Two categories: narrow path (below those 1,435 mm) and wide via (above). The good results of the first trains made the railroad make the leap to continental Europe and the United States. But, like everything in this life, there were those who thought the system could be improved and that it was worth trying. That person was Isambard Kingdom Brunelan excellent British engineer who would create the Great Railroad of the West, joining London with the southwest, western England and much of Wales. Brunel thought that the higher the width of roads, faster speed could reach a train because the greater the stability achieved. Thus, it extended the track width up to 2,140 mm. Then a war of standards began that ended up resolving the Commission of Railroad Widths in favor of Stenphenson and its width of 1,435 mm. It was 1845. In Spain, at that time, we were engaged in the same fight. Railroad yes, but … how? That doubt was the one that set fire in the middle of the 19th century. Observing the good results that were being achieved outside our borders, the Government began to receive requests for the granting of licenses that allowed them to exploit the roads. Aware that it was necessary to harmonize the matter, they consulted a commission of engineers led by Juan Subercase, number one in the Corps of Engineers, acting president of the Advisory Board and director of the School of Engineers since 1837. He was helped Calixto Santa Cruz, number one of his promotion of 1839, and José Subercase, who in addition to his son was also the number one in his promotion the following year, 1840. Together they drafted the report 17.10.1844, on the Madrid Railroad to Cádiz, which recommended to reject a concession to build a railroad from Madrid to Cádiz. This concession was requested by the French engineer Juqueau Galbrun, which was certainly ironic over the years. Explains J. Moreno Fernández in a document in which the whole story of that controversial decision tells that none of the mentioned engineers had left the country and known firsthand how the railroads were abroad. That, perhaps, was one of the reasons why it was omitted that France had opted for international road width. And it is that Subercase was a firm defender of a width of six feet Castilians. The 1,672 millimeters that would end up receiving the name of “Iberian Width”. The defense is that a higher track width forced to use more powerful locomotives. In those days they thought they could increase vaporization with a wider boiler and that this was essential to, in a mountainous country like Spain, to have sufficient power to move the train. They also defended that a higher track width allowed a more stable step per curve but the truth is that time showed that neither one thing nor the other were key. The international width has been versed enough to be used in mountainous areas and the largest boilers in the trains had the problem of increasing the weight so the gain was diluted. In the government they thought that Subarcase motivations They were correct and they didn’t care that in the neighboring country they bet on a narrower track width. To import, they did not care that our other neighbor, Portugal, also promoted their railroads with the international width. In 1844, it was finally decided that the Spanish measure of the six Spanish feet was the one that should be protagonist for its orographic peculiarities. However, that did not condition the government that gave the approval to two routes built on that international width that was quickly imposing. Portugal pressed to have a railway exit to France that Spain ignored. And that created an urban legend that remains until today First in a line between Barcelona and Mataró, projected from the beginning with that exceptional width for the Spaniards … Read more

Two ways to look for the same

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In any pharmacy, supermarket or Reel Instagram, supplements have become impossible to ignore. They are in capsules and powders with fruit flavor, but also in coffees, snacks and smoothies. Promise everything: more energy, Best dream, Less stress, most defined muscles either Even more luminous skin. But not everyone takes care of it. While some consumers of more than 50 years trust pills and anti -aging protocols, the youngest look for the same effect on a coffee or snack. The gap is not in whether or not they take supplements, but in how they are taken. Two formats, two generations. On the one hand, a more adult audience trusts that well-being has become a medical-aesthetic plan. In a report for Wall Street Journalmany patients come to consultation due to hair loss or wrinkles, and in addition to Plastic surgeries either “liquid surgeries”are supported by multivitamin capsules, Omega-3, collagen, probiotics or the increasingly popular NAD+. Specifically, in Spain, 75 % of the population has taken some supplementso the phenomenon is booming. On the other hand, As The Food Institute has detailedmillennials and gene generation reject the ritual of the pill bottle. They are looking more towards a practice that they consider more “natural”, that is, through food: enriched coffees, protein pancakes, fiber soft drinks either electrolytes. Its motivation is not so much to stop aging as optimizing daily energy, managing stress and fitting extra nutrition in your lifestyle. Improve health or fear of age? It is being observed with aesthetic changes, but supplements are a reflection of a cultural obsession. NAD+ is sold as the “antiaging” supplement par excellence: When restoring cell levels, it promises energy and youth. Saranya Wyles dermatologist has pointed out That their oral precursors could even protect high -risk patients against skin cancer, although it warns that visible changes are not always dramatic. In parallel, the gene z does not speak of wrinkles but of daily performance: feeling with energy in the university, managing stress or regulating the menstrual cycle. In the middle, critical voices. Rocío Périz, hormonal health expert, alert: “The danger of nutrichetic is not in its existence, but in the use we make of it. People take supplements without conscience.” He believes that the key is in education and personalization: not all supplements are worth everyone, and more doses does not mean more effect. In short, some fear aging, others seek to live the present better, but both groups pursue the same: control their body from within. Are the gene z correct? The short answer: it depends. Whenever you can, nutrients should arrive through food. Comprehensive foods They are not just a “bearer”for example, a salmon fillet provides Omega-3, but also protein, vitamin D, selenium and other compounds that act jointly and that it is impossible to reproduce in a pill. Now, According to the webmd medical portalthere are circumstances in which the diet is not enough and supplementation does make sense. The reasons are varied: folic acid in pregnant women, vitamin D in winter, vitamin B12 for vegans or elderly and even probiotics. In those cases, supplement is not a luxury but a medical tool. The key difference is the reason: in a healthy person with a varied diet, the multivitamin barely have proven effect. In fact, the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition Explain: “Much demand, little efficiency.” On the other hand, in someone with a documented deficit, a supplement can be decisive. Something that nobody tells you. The enthusiasm for supplements usually leave in the background a key aspect: security. Here the dose is everything and not exceed what is indicated on the label or what a professional advises. The problem is that many times the line between the useful and the harmful is thinner than we think. The examples abound. NAD+ himself It has generated reports Of palpitations when administered intravenously, another ingredient is the glutathion that in excess can damage the liver and kidneys. Even astaxantine, sold as natural antioxidant, can cause orange skin, digestive discomfort or low blood pressure if abused. In the case of fat -soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) Nor are they exempt from risk: By accumulating in tissues they can cause from dizziness to organ calcification. The last risk is less visible but equally real: marketing without filter. In social networks, the claims of “detox”, “natural” or “strength of the immune system”, terms that have no clear scientific definition and that, that, as BBC warnsThey usually escape regulation. And the border is blurred: those same labels now appear in functional cafes, gomolas “glow” or beaten with Claims impossible. What counts. In the end, either in a bottle or in a coffee with protein, what we are looking for is the same: feeling better, seeing ourselves younger or having more energy. The difference is how we integrate it and in what expectations we put. Science insists on an order: eat well, move, sleep, handle stress. Only later, and with criteria, consider a supplement. The future does not seem to be a miraculous pill, but specific, personalized and, above all, justified formulas. Until then, the decision to open a boat should go through fashion and more for evidence. Image | Pexels Xataka | A study has reached a happy conclusion about a popular food supplement: it serves to get less angry

We have some ways to find the ideal place

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Although there are still a few days to reach their maximum activity, The Perseids They are here. The most popular rain of stars will be elusive again because of the moon, which will be in its luminous phases during the days when the rain of stars reaches its climax. Fortunately, that does not mean that we cannot see them. In emptied Spain. Every year, thousands of people take advantage of summer to return to the peoples that their parents and grandparents abandoned to look for life in cities, emptied Spain. This vast rural region presents an ideal opportunity for those who want to enjoy astronomy, an opportunity that many visitors have not wanted to waste that, without a specific link, choose rural Spain as a destination with the aim of escaping from light pollution. The Perseids. Perseids are perhaps the most iconic rain of stars in the northern hemisphere. Its origin It is in small pieces of ice and rock scattered throughout the comet 109p/Swift-Tuttle In its orbit. Towards the beginning of August, the orbit of our planet crosses this path, which causes some of these particles to be captured by gravity, fall and disintegrate burned in the planet’s atmosphere, shining incandescent. The flashes of this rain of stars are becoming more frequent night by night as we get closer to the dates on which the meteor rain reaches its climax, which usually happens Around August 11 and 12 (This year will be the day 12 around 22:00peninsular time). On a clear night, the Perseids can produce at this point about 140 fleeting stars every hour. The pollution problem. This year it will be difficult to see this peak since the full moon will take place only three days before, on August 9. This implies that our satellite will be an important source of light pollution, which reduces the contrast that our eyes need to see these fleeting stars. To dodge the moon, we can try to take advantage of these days in which the Perseids approach their peak, but for this we will have to dodge another source of light pollution: the artificial lights of cities and other urbanized areas. That is where the vast extension of areas with low population density, the “donut” emptied between Madrid and the urban areas of the coast comes into play. Looking for the best places. Fleeing from the city to see the Perseids seems like a good idea but, where are we? Choosing destination can be a bit more complicated than it seems, but we have some tools at hand. The first is the map of light pollution created just over a year ago by a team from the Complutense University of Madrid and the CBAS (International Research Center of Big Data For Sustainable Development Goals). This is The map further accurate of light pollution in Spain and Portugal. The map covers most of the Iberian Peninsula and the archipelagos of the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and Madeira (not the Azores). We can also resort Apple -shaped maps For the mobile phone, such as ‘Light Pollision Map – Dark Sky,’ that also has a page web that we can consult from our browser. The other space tourism. Many rural areas have seen a new hook in Astrotourism to attract visitors to the rural environment. In this sense, this year’s persistent can be seen as a prelude to what will come next year: The eclipse that will travel the peninsula, predictably bring thousands of people to the areas that will be covered in sunlight. Local institutions have transformed this interest into actions to promote astrotourism through promotional companies and campaigns. An example is that of the City of Benavente, which last weekend celebrated His first ‘Astro Tourism Festival’, already with the attention set in the great astronomical event next year. In Xataka | What are they and how exactly the Perseids are formed, the most fascinating astronomical phenomenon that we can see today Image | NASA/BILL INGALLS

The strokes have become a huge silent health problem in Spain. And there are ways to limit risks

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Every year 90,000 cases of strokes are produced in Spain that leave 23,000 deaths on average, According to the data of the Spanish Society of Neurology. This number could be significantly reduced, after all, many of the Risk factors which are associated with this type of event correspond to behaviors and habits that we can modify. Before reviewing what the risk factors are controllable or not, associated with the stroke, maybe it is appropriate to consider us What exactly is an stroke. The stroke or stroke (stroke) occurs when the blood flow that reaches a part of the brain is interrupted or drastically reduced. There are two types of accidents: ischemic and hemorrhagic. The former are the most common, are produced by the blockade of one of some circulatory route, for example by a clot or its narrowing as a result of fatty deposits. Hemorrhagic strokes for their part are produced by the breakage of a blood vessel. There is no exact list of risk factors that are related to these episodes since there are numerous overwhelms and interconnections Among these factors. Nor can we make an accurate distinction between the factors that we can control and those that do not. A clear example is that of diabetes. This disease is a risk factor in the appearance of ICUTS. Suffering or not this disease is not under our control, but we can avoid factors that in turn are linked to it. Despite the difficulties when delimiting these concepts, experts estimate that controllable risk factors are associated with 60% and 90% of the risk of suffering a stroke. That is, avoiding these factors we can reduce very significantly the risk that this type of event will be triggered in our brain. And what are the risk factors on which we have the greatest control? According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute From the United States, controllable risk factors include blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet and tobacco. According to the American medical institution Johns Hopkins Medicinea blood pressure of 140/90 or higher is a factor that can condition our probability of suffering such an accident. Obesity, food and physical inactivity They are clearly interconnected risk factors. Smoking is one of the Risk factors More widely mentioned, but alcohol and some recreational drugs such as intravenous or cocaine are also related to an increase in the risk of suffering from an stroke. Some legal substances such as the contraceptive pill have also been related to an increased risk of stroke. With anxiety, depression and stress, something similar occurs than with other diseases: we have a certain degree of control, but this can be very limited depending on the circumstances of each person. Something similar happens with the environment in which we live: although residing or working in contaminated areas can aggravate our risk of suffering from an stroke, changing work or residence is often not in our hand. What we cannot change Some of the risk factors that we associate with the stroke totally escape from our control. Maybe age is the most important: Age. As we become greater the possibilities of suffering a stroke are increasing. Sex is another factor linked to the appearance of this disease and in a unique way: it is fine at an early age men suffer from these accidents more frequently, the greatest life expectancy of women means that throughout life these suffer more such problems. Different ethnic backgrounds can lead to different levels of risk: in the United States African -American, native and Hispanic people have a higher risk of suffering a stroke. Finally, Genetics And family history can also be considered risk factors, especially in cases where a family member has experienced one of these events at earlier ages. In addition to the risk factors, it is worth remembering what are the main symptoms that accompany these events in order to better identify an stroke and improve the chances that whoever suffers it receives medical assistance on time. There are a few key factors that can help us Identify an stroke quicklybut there is also a challenge of symptoms that can also be associated with strokes. Among the Key symptoms There are the loss of strength or sensitivity in the face, arm or leg, which usually swams to a single side of the body; Confusion in speech, for example in the use of unconnected words; sudden loss of vision; dizziness, loss of balance or the appearance of a severe headache without a clear origin. In Xataka | We have a new and promising treatment against the consequences of stroke (and has been created in Spain) Image | Anna Shvets

This is one of the best ways to quickly collect the suitcase at the airport

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A year ago my Magnet colleagues published an article that focused on the opinion of an airport employee and that I mentioned whether or not to tie ribbons, place stickers or use keychains for Recognize the suitcase When traveling by plane. Are they effective? Yes. Are they recommended? Not so much. The problem is that these stickers, ribbons and other accessories can cover the stickers that airports provide to identify suitcases with our data and reach their destination. If these stickers are covered, the suitcase can be lost. It is not necessary to complicate too much to find a simpler and more effective solution to recognize our suitcase and have it located at all times. The locators of the different brands are very useful for those moments when we leave the plane and want to collect the suitcase. Airtag is one of the best known, But there are many more that are also very practical. AIRTAG by 31.99 eurosthe Apple locator for iPhone users. Samsung Galaxy Smarttag2 by 20.99 eurosan AirTag alternative for Samsung mobiles. Tile mate by 60.29 eurosa game of three locators compatible with iOS and Android. Eufy Security SmartTrack Link by 19.99 eurosa much cheaper alternative to Airtag that is compatible with iOS. Ugreen Finetrack Smart Finder by 13.99 eurosanother alternative even cheaper to Airtag that is also compatible with iOS. AIRTAG He AIRTAGwhich currently has a price of 31.99 eurosit is one of the locators par excellence, although it should be remembered once again They are only compatible with Apple devicesas is the case of iPhone. Are integrated into the Search networkthey have a very good autonomy and the pile can be changed comfortably and easily, thus allowing the accessory to reuse. * Some price may have changed from the last review Samsung Galaxy Smarttag2 If the AIRTAG is the Apple locator, the Galaxy Smarttag2 It is Samsung’s. Its price is currently 19.31 euros in Amazon and it is convenient to know that it is about A locator that can only be used with Samsung devicesas is the case of its mobiles. It includes a hole to be able to place it in different places, it offers an autonomy of up to 500 days in normal mode and its pile can also be exchanged. * Some price may have changed from the last review Tile mate The most versatile locator of this list is the Tile matewhich can be found in a pack with three units per 60.29 euros. And it is the most versatile because It is compatible with both iOS and Android. In addition, it also includes a hole to place it in different places, it includes a speaker to find the suitcase, offers IP67 certificationits autonomy is approximately three years and, in this case, the battery cannot be changed. Tile Mate (three units pack) * Some price may have changed from the last review Eufy Security SmartTrack Link If we are Apple users and want to use a locator with the iPhone or the iPad, the Eufy Security SmartTrack Link It is a cheaper alternative to Airtag, since it costs 19.99 euros. It is a locator manufactured by the Anker submarine that allows you to find an iPhone even in silence mode. It also offers alerts of lost objects, they are integrated into the search, it offers a one -year autonomy and its pile can be replaced. Eufy Security SmartTrack Link * Some price may have changed from the last review Ugreen Finetrack Smart Finder On the other hand, if we are also Apple users and what we are looking for is a locator even cheaper than EuFy’s, the Ugreen Finetrack Smart Finder It is an interesting purchase option considering that it currently costs 13.99 euros. It is integrated into the Search Network of Apple, its battery offers an autonomy of up to 24 months (the battery can be replaced) and includes a hole to place it in different places. In addition, it is able to send reminders if we separate a lot from the locator. Ugreen Finetrack Smart Finder * Some price may have changed from the last review Some of the links of this article are affiliated and can report a benefit to Xataka. In case of non -availability, offers may vary. Images | Freepik (header), Apple, Samsung, Tile, Anker, Ugreen In Xataka | GPS locator purchase guide: tips and recommendations to succeed and seven models from 30 euros In Xataka | Six gadgets that I never thought I would need and have improved my daily life in 1000%

After the blackout, Adif has a serious problem on its ways: three “lost” trains in remote states of the network

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Although electric service has begun to recover, almost medium Spain continues in the dark and the sequelae of the blackout remain palpable. In the field of transport, 35,000 passengers trapped were rescued by Renfe, Adif and the Military Emergency Unit (UME). However, there are still three trains to recover. The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, He explained that these units are in areas especially difficult to access. Rescue equipment deployed throughout the morning. Since the supply cut occurred on Monday after 12:30, ADIF, Renfe rescue teams and the UME work continuously to recover trapped trains in different parts of the rail network. The difficulty does not reside solely in the lack of electricity, but that some convoys were isolated in difficult access areas, which complicates rescue maneuvers. Adif had already warned That the average and long distance services would not operate throughout the day, regardless of the evolution of the supply, and the suspension also extended to the nearby and rhodalies lines. A clear objective: to recover rail mobility. The government has stressed that one of the priority objectives is to restore the trains circulation as soon as possible, starting with the nearby lines. Pedro Sánchez has pointed out that the objective is to restore mobility in vicinity as soon as possible and also in average and long distance throughout Tuesday, the media and long distance services can also be resumed, although he has clarified that the recovery will ultimately depend on how the electric supply evolves. In parallel, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, has pointed out That the tension is beginning to stabilize in some areas of the rail network, allowing several trains to resume their march. At the Atocha station, in Madrid, the arrival of at least seven trains that were detained is expected. Click to see the original message in x Open stations as improvised shelters. To mitigate the impact on travelers, Adif has enabled several of its main stations as places of night shelter. Stations such as Atocha, Chamartín, Sants, Valencia, Bilbao, Sevilla, Córdoba, Zaragoza, Valladolid and Malaga will remain open during the night so that those affected can be protected. Besides, The UME has deployed Mantas and basic resources to serve passengers who have been forced to spend the night in the stations. The origin of the blackout, still under investigation. While the recovery work advances, the cause of the blackout remains a source of research. The Government has explained that it occurred The sudden loss of 15 GW of electricity generationa phenomenon that has no precedents in the Spanish energy system. At the moment, no hypothesis about what happened is ruled out. Images | Renfe In Xataka | The fact that illustrates the magnitude that Spain has lived with the blackout: 60% less demand in five seconds

reinvent the ways of playing

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The multiplayer has been present in video games since the beginning of time: and the legendary ‘Spacewar!’ or ‘pong’, grandparents of current video games, were designed to be enjoyed in company, although always with competitive spirit. But for a while to this part, and at the time of the infinite branching that video games have lived in an entire panoply of styles, arguments and public, cooperative multiplayers are living a new golden age. ‘Split Fiction’, point and apart. The new EA game makes it clear that we live an ideal time for those players who prefer to build together a story or a game experience, rather than play to kill (which is also very good). And it does not come out of nothing: its creators, Hazelight Studios, already revolutionized the cooperatives a few years ago with the fabulous ‘It Takes Two’, setting a game form that favors, in its mechanics and its aesthetics, the joint construction: through the split screen, the players have to cooperate to advance in platform areas, fight with enemies or overcome joint challenges laser). He always cooperated. Almost from the same medium origins we find cooperative games. Already in the golden age of the Arcades, titles such as ‘Joust’, ‘Mario Bros.’ or ‘Gauntlet’ promoted collaboration to overcome common enemies. But later, in the nineties, it should be remembered that one of the most famous genres of the time, the Brawlers Street or ‘I against the neighborhood’ were eminently cooperative. ‘Final Fight’, ‘Double Dragon’, ‘Golden Ax’, ‘Cabal’, ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, ‘The Simpsons’ and many more had a very clear mechanic: he takes a friend (or more) and survive this infinite wave of donkeys with crest. Ech me a hand. Collaborating in the resolution of a problem is a mechanic that has only evolved to current games and video games. Anyone who has solved a ROOM escape In the company of a group of colleagues or have played epoces of collaboration in board games such as ‘Gloomhaven’ will know about the unique levels of satisfaction (many of them studied by science, both at the level psychological as behavioral) that is achieved with this type of mechanics. The new wave of cooperative games. However, the times of diversification of styles and players, and also the popularization of games not exclusively oriented to the public Hardcore has led to the appearance of a New cooperative games styleoften frantic, accessible aesthetics and arguments with a daily point, which sweep sales and become fans of specific fans. They are titles such as the kitchen game Fast, brief, fun and with more depth and addictive load of what it seems. Fresh times. These games (and his competitive classmates, that a Mario Kart is still a Mario Kart) encourage the local game, the push -ups on the couch and the screams live at the time when the multiplayer seemed to have definitely cooled direct relationships playing before the screen. That is why they are especially appropriate for couples of players, and we return to It Takes Two, they have been qualified as ‘Couple therapy’ In video game format. Header | EA In Xataka | 104 Multiplayer games for PC, consoles and mobiles with which to play with friends

7 simple ways of being happier, according to science

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Image source, Getty images Photo foot, Some are destined to be happier than others, but that does not mean that there are no ways to be happier. Article information Author, Drafting Author’s title, BBC Future January 25, 2025 It is a question that we ask ourselves many times … and for which we often do not have a clear answer. Is to live without worries? Or is it living quiet despite the problems that they afflict us? The truth is that some people seem predetermined to be happier than others. But you are the type of person who sings in the shower and dances in the rain, or you have a tougher and little pessimistic personality, that idea of ​​happiness is not something that will simply happen to us. We can all change our habits to attract more of that well -being to our lives. For that reason, here you can find some tips that may be useful to be happier in 2025 1. embrace friendship as we get older Friendship benefits people in all ages, but in adulthood it can become an important source of happiness. While old people tend to limit their social connections to spend time with people who know better, researchers on the subject point out that it is a good idea to be open to forge new friendships, because that gives us a different benefit to relationships with The family, which may be based on obligation. As friendship is voluntary, non -mandatory relationships can begin and end at any time, so they can be more fun and less tense. Image source, Getty images Photo foot, It is believed that waiting regularly fun activities could give us a more optimistic perspective. Although adults face obstacles that can make new people difficult, in a way it should be easier to make friends: our personality is more mature, we have won the ability to socially relate, our life perspective is oriented more towards the search of joy and we tend to become more pleasant. And the effort to maintain quality friendships while we age is worth it, since the benefits go beyond psychological well -being. This also improves our cognitive functioning and physical health. In fact, research repeatedly indicates that friendship is a factor as important as the family when predicting good mental health when we age. And if you are the type of person to whom you make it difficult to make friends, a advice that can help: it may be good The US length, as a way of feeling close to those around you while positive emotions are shared. 2. Practice “confelicity” Compassion is a well -established pillar of true friendship. The word, which comes from the Latin word “shared pain”, shows us that empathy helps us form strong connections when our friends need help. But there is an opposite emotional state that is less known and equally important: “confelicity.” That word means “shared happiness” and is an undervalued facet of good relationships that can be as important as compassion to maintain friendship, according to several studies. Enthusiastly support the good news of our friends – and ask about it – is the basis of being a good friend. Responding passively or not actively assessing your friend’s success can put those relationships at risk. Image source, Getty images Photo foot, Enjoying the fortune of our friends is important to maintain good relations with them. 3. Make a volunteer It is almost a cliché to say that doing something for another person can make you feel better than giving you a personal taste. But the more we know of altruism, the more it seems that this cliché is very true. In fact, scientific studies have found that volunteering can even help with a series of conditions such as chronic pain and depression. In 2002, a study found that voluntary people suffering from chronic pain and who were assigned to help other people experienced less intensity while served as volunteers. Other studies have shown that animal care can improve our health and take care of plants can bring us well -being, especially in older adults. Some doctors now recipe volunteering as an effective form of “social prescription”: medical prescriptions that connect people with resources and activities in the community in which they live. Send people to do everything from art classes to cycling groups, or encourage them to participate in activities to help other people needed to be valid health interventions that can also help reduce pressure on the services of health. 4. Connect with your ancestors There is another way for the past to help you in the present. Several studies suggest that relating to our ancestors can have deep psychological benefits. Knowing family stories about how adversity was overcome, for example, it can be empowerment when the stories go from one generation to another. Susan M. Moore – emerita program of psychology at the University of Swinburne, in Australia – has found that people who know about their family history have higher levels of satisfaction and mental well -being. Putting into the task of investigating the family tree can help to have the feeling of being in control of one’s life, in addition to favoring a greater understanding of your place in the world. You can also give you a sense of perspective and gratitude: knowing that your current life has been possible because of the battles and achievements of your predecessors. Image source, Getty images Photo foot, The pleasure of driving for an idyllic landscape. 5. Write a list To count the blessings and favors received is an old advice and is based on a simple but well proven intervention. It happens that when we write a list of three things that have happened to us can help us improve our humor. Either an event that has changed our lives, such as spending an important exam or having a baby, or something lighter like being of chance With an old friend or enjoy a … Read more

7 ways to fix it and see your recommended news again

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We are going to tell you 7 ways you can fix Google Discover if it doesn’t work for you. If you ever log in but find the app blank, it is worth knowing that it may be due to specific errors that you can try to fix so that it shows you recommended news again. We’re going to make this list of suggestions in a sort of increasing order, so that Let’s start from the simplest and least disruptiveand from there let’s go further. The idea is that you can start from the beginning, if it doesn’t work jump to the next one, and so on. Force close the app If the application does not seem to work correctly, it is ideal to force his arrest. Thus, you will completely close the application and then reopen it from scratch again, so that if the specific error is small it can be solved. Come on, the classic turn off and turn on again. You can do this from viewing apps in the background, sliding it to close. But the most effective way is from the settings, in the settings section. Applications enters the list of all installed ones. Here, click on the app Googleand in your information press the button Force stop that will appear inside you. Then, open the app again. Restart your mobile And speaking of turning off and on again, another thing you can try in case restarting the app doesn’t work is restart your phone. Here, simply turn off your phone, wait a few seconds keeping it off, and then turn it on again. There are errors at the operating system level that can persist during its operation. But if you restart the device, the operating system will reload from scratch, and these errors, if they are minor, should not be repeated. Check mobile data The first thing you have to do if you see that Discover is not working is check connection. Here are two things you can do. The first is to check that your browser accesses other websites and that WiFi or mobile data connectivity is working well and you do not have airplane mode activated or you have been left without coverage. The second option is to enter the section Applications of the mobile settings, and inside enter the list of all installed ones. Here, click on the app Googleand in your information click on Data usage with WiFi. Here, make sure you have activated the option Background dataso that the app can stay connected when you don’t use it. Clear data and cache When you enter the application settings and go to Google, in addition to some things that we have told you before you can also go to the storage options and clear cache and data of the app. This is very similar to reinstalling the app, but without doing it. This will not affect the application, all the app data saved on your mobile will simply be saved to speed up loading, and the next time you open it it will be saved again. This way, if any of this data was wrong, it will have been deleted and could load better. Update or reinstall the Google app If the above steps don’t work, maybe something is broken internally in the Google app. In this case, it is best to reinstall it. The first thing is always to check for updatessince they usually fix known errors that have been detected. And secondly, you can try delete the Google app to reinstall it. By installing from scratch you can also fix errors that may be persistent. Use the app without an account If you have reinstalled the app and/or deleted its data, you may be asked to sign in again with your Google account. Here, you can try use the app without an account to see if this could fix it somehow. If you then log in and it crashes, then maybe it has to do with your data and you can use it without an account. Reset Discover data A more disruptive option is reset your Discover newsdelete all the data that Google has been collecting about you to suggest the news to you. This should get everything started from scratch, and also fix some of the problems the app may have. To do so, in the app click on your profile image and enter your search history. Once inside, click on Eliminate and choose the option Delete forever. This will make Google forget EVERYTHING you have searched for in the search engine, something that will also cause Discover to restart. Of course, now it will no longer match your interests, and you will have to use it to retrain it. In Xataka Basics | Google Discover: 18 tips and tricks to master the Google app’s recommendations on Android

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