José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Preventing cancer with physical activity
The patient information portal Cancer.net (from the American Society of Clinical Oncology) reports that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of developing colon and breast cancer, among others. To this end, it recommends reducing the time spent on electronic devices in order to participate in sports and physical activities. Limiting computer use […]
Pablo de Villota -- The importance of 'GOD' sometimes being told 'NO'.
The shock of Diego Armando Maradona's death has brought to mind a day I shared with the Argentinean star, which left a deep impression on me for several reasons. I seem to recall that it was in 2014, when, as head of Formula 1 Sponsorship at Banco Santander, we organised my [...]
José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Why should we consume olive oil?
The fact that people are buying less is not a question of price, but rather a preference for a healthy lifestyle. It is related to the fact that half of Spaniards do not exercise, are overweight, sleep little and consume few fruits, legumes and vegetables. These deficiencies can be reduced if we use one of our best products: oil […]
Luis Abad -- The locomotive of economic recovery is digitalisation
Spain has what it takes to transform its industry technologically and lead the revival of economic activity in Europe. Moments such as the one we are experiencing due to COVID-19 are unique and occur once every few decades. In the future, it will be remembered/studied as one of the milestones that marked a before and after [...]
José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Nuts as a real source of youth
Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts and chestnuts are concentrated sources of life for our bodies. The Mediterranean diet recommends consuming nuts such as walnuts, pistachios and almonds at least five times a week, as their high levels of fatty acids, phytosterols, antioxidants such as resveratrol, and carotenoids provide us with large doses of vitamins […]
José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Gut flora and our health
Gut flora is an amazing display of trans-kingdom symbiosis as gut bacteria cooperate with their animal hosts to regulate the development and function of the immune, metabolic and nervous systems through dynamic two-way communication along the «gut-brain axis». These processes can affect human health, as certain bacteria are involved in the [...]
José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Why do we need to exercise?
We are alive because all our organs communicate with each other through molecular signals, and we age when these signals decrease or encounter resistance, or fail to exit or have difficulty entering. Exercise stimulates communication between organs: skeletal muscle, heart, bones, liver, and adipose tissue, […]
Miguel Marín -- Talent or bust: that's the question
Times are hard. No one can deny that. Never before has the same generation had to deal with possibly the two deepest global economic crises ever seen. The demands of adaptation that the 21st century per se brought, especially as a result of the technological revolution, have now been multiplied by a global economic crisis.
José Antonio R. Piedrabuena -- Preparedness for influenza and other diseases
The proper functioning of the entire body depends on our gut bacteria. They participate in digestion, metabolism, the provision of essential nutrients, protect the integrity of the mucosa and the barrier against pathogens in our intestines, and contribute to the proper functioning of the immune system and our nervous system. It is because […]
Rosa Gallego -- 1 October: today we celebrate the European Day of Foundations and Donors
In 2013, Dafne, the European network of associations of foundations and donors, of which the Spanish Association of Foundations is a founding member, celebrated this day for the first time. Since then, during the fifteen days leading up to this celebration, foundations from all over the continent join together to raise awareness and recognition of the [...]
-- Time for reflection. 2020, the year of the pandemic
José Barros, PROA consultant, writes one of the articles in the book, Tiempos de reflexión. 2020, el año de la pandemia, published by FAES Foundation, which compiles the texts published on its website during the confinement. In his chapter, Wuhan Virus: pandemic, lies and repression, José Barros explains how he [...]
Santiago Fernández-Gubieda -- Milton Friedman and the reputational value of companies
The generation of economic profit is not incompatible with the generation of social, ethical and environmental value for companies Last Sunday, 13 September, was the 50th anniversary of Milton Friedman's famous article in The New York Times, in which he stated that “the only social responsibility of business [...]...