Latest news and stories about wellness in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
An analytical exploration of how Portugal's luxury property market is spearheading a global shift towards wellness-integrated residential design.
In this analytical opinion piece Miguel Esteves Cardoso contends that our bodies often cope and recover on their own. He examines tendencies to overreact and overmedicalise everyday symptoms, arguing for measured self-care, patience and perspective—an approach especially pertinent to expatriates adjusting to different health norms.
Wanderlust, the wellness festival, returns on September 26th with a new ambition: to host the world's largest meditation class. The programme also includes yoga, Pilates, and workshops.
They promise healthy hair and nails, smoother and more hydrated skin, peaceful nights of sleep, higher libido, a quick and long-lasting tan, and endless energy. They are colourful, sweet, photogenic, and are already part of many people's morning routines... even if not everyone needs them. Vitamin gummies are not new, but they are appearing as stars on social media, even when they are not the best option.
In a world increasingly fascinated by the promise of looking younger (and living longer), Dr Carolina Queiroz takes a refreshingly measured view: sometimes, the most important part of aesthetic medicine The post Ageing well starts long before the mirror appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Coffee can provide energy and help with concentration, but the body also feels it when there is too much caffeine. Doctor António Hipólito Aguiar explains where the balance lies and what to do if you overconsume.
Home Community Lovitall Health Event Lovitall Health Event Lovitall is bringing its Health Event to the newly revitalised O Convento, bringing together local health and wellbeing professionals, therapists, wellness businesses, Portuguese artisans, inspiring workshops, food and plenty of opportuni
Gel, permanent polish, there are many nail beautification techniques, but little is known about their effects. Dermatologists Dr. António Massa and Dr. Rita Guedes discussed nail health.
Three teas may help create a less pro-inflammatory environment. However, tea and supplements are not the same. Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains why.
When was the last time you did something just because it was good for you? Not because you had to pick up the kids, not because your boss asked, and not because it's rent day. Just because your body asks for it and your mind would be grateful. On September 26th, Lisbon will host the Health Fest 2026, the largest healthy living event organised by Men’s Health and Women’s Health magazines. The MAAT gardens will transform into the country's largest health club for a day. It is completely free, so just show up. The event aims to combat sedentary lifestyles in Portugal through 40 different activities, healthy cooking demonstrations, and talks with health professionals, including doctors, nutritionists, and psychologists. No athletic background is required; the event is open to all ages and fitness levels.
While Portugal faces a heatwave with temperatures hitting 42°C, we explore a unique location in the country that reaches -110°C.
A good adage for an ideal lifestyle would be to train well, consume the food groups most associated with longevity in abundance, eat protein at every meal, and socialise. Opinion by Pedro Carvalho
Taking care of the heart also helps protect the brain. Neuropsychologist Bruno Peixoto explains what we can do in our daily lives to reduce the risk of dementia.
Between the protected Serra da Malcata and the waters of the Meimoa and Bazágueda, there is much to explore in the Land of the Lynx. Starting in Penamacor, one can dive into the forest for therapeutic bathing and discovery and wellness activities. The Green Walk is supported by Kia - Official Car of Boa Cama Boa Mesa.
A new study suggests that between 90 and 120 minutes of strength training per week may be associated with a longer life. However, the greatest reduction in mortality risk occurs when weights are combined with aerobic exercise. From age 40 to 90, we explain what should change in your training and how to work on mobility.
The Carapacho thermal baths on Graciosa Island reopened on 26 July 2025 and are operated by Verde Similar Terma. The thermal complex has welcomed 19,000 people in just one year.
The operation of the thermal complex was granted in 2025 by the Government of the Azores to the company Verde Similar Termas.
However, yoga these days doesn’t even have to involve getting down on a mat. Chair yoga is a gentle form of exercise, conducted either by sitting on a sturdy chair The post Chair yoga: a simple and fun exercise for any age group appeared first on Portugal Resident.
What should be measured, and almost never is, is a person's strength and functional capacity — not just the scale reading.
If you can no longer stand hearing friends and family tell you 'look, be careful, don't drink so much coffee', this article is for you. Print it out, frame it, and hang it next to the coffee machine.
Just 30 minutes from Lisbon, DOMA in Mafra combines accommodation, glamping, and wellness. The highlight is the ATMOS Forest Spa, a concept inspired by traditional sauna rituals that invites guests to slow down in the heart of nature.
Friends, colleagues, and acquaintances suddenly appear visibly thinner. There is no new diet, nor a new gym. There is an injection pen in the fridge. Despite the therapeutic breakthrough that GLP-1 agonists represent, they cannot be the solution to every problem that society has chosen not to solve in another way.
Home News Portugal will be at the World Wellness Weekend 2026 Portugal will be at the World Wellness Weekend 2026 Portugal will join the World Wellness Weekend 2026, in its 10th edition, taking place from 18 to 20 September. By Bruno G.
A floating sound bath experience will return to Vilamoura on August 18, inviting participants to unwind in an outdoor swimming pool as the sun sets over the Algarve. Hilton Vilamoura The post Floating sound bath returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident.
It is not always the food that explains digestive problems. Experts explain what may be behind it and provide recommendations.
Portugal is home to one of the four best therapeutic forests globally, recognized for its health and wellness benefits.
A Portuguese forest has been officially acknowledged for its positive impact on stress reduction.
