Instead of just medication for patients, social prescribing includes arts and sports
A forum on social prescribing will bring together health and cultural professionals, universities and community workers to discuss innovative models of care and the outcomes of a project incubated in Braga.
Financial literacy: a pillar of economic, family and social well-being
Financial literacy is based on a very simple premise: the higher an individual's level of financial education, the more informed and effective their decisions tend to be throughout life. This relationship between knowledge and the quality of choices ceased long ago to be merely intuitive and is now widely recognised by organisations ...
How can we regain children's attention?
The more accustomed we become to navigating a world full of stimuli, the harder it becomes to foster attention. Opinion piece by Elsa de Barros.
Schools operating in 'extraordinary' mode
Schools are operating under 'extraordinary' arrangements — services, schedules and routines adjusted because of exceptional circumstances.
Study strengthens suspicion that Epstein–Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis
A new study from the Karolinska Institute strengthens evidence that Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), the common cause of glandular fever, can trigger an immune response that damages the brain and may contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). The research supports the hypothesis that EBV infection is a key environmental driver of MS, a chronic inflammatory neurological disease affecting nearly three million people worldwide, in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.
Young people are the most vulnerable part of society
Jorge Silva Carvalho, an expert in Information and Defence Affairs, analyses the rise of radicalisation at increasingly younger ages.
Why do teenagers have attention deficits?
Parents and teachers say the same thing: at 15, teenagers seem to be constantly 'somewhere else'. They are easily distracted, lose the thread, and find it hard to concentrate. Why?
Authorities sound alarm over online radicalisation of young people
Portugal’s government and PJ criminal police have issued fresh warnings about the dangers of online radicalisation and hate content, particularly among children and young people, during the launch of a The post Authorities sound alarm over online radicalisation of young people appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Medical societies launch national study on diabetes and cardiovascular risk
The aim is to create a scientific database to improve understanding of risk factors.
Scientists develop blood test that can predict Crohn's disease before symptoms
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict Crohn's disease years before symptoms appear, paving the way for early diagnosis and potentially for prevention through a vaccine, it was announced today.
Babies are watching a lot of YouTube: an expert's advice on screens
Parents are in a dilemma over screens, which have become part of family life. With very young children, any content should be viewed together to encourage transfer of learning.
There will be no vaccine for cancer, but it can be controlled
Two-thirds of people with cancer no longer die from the disease. Screening, prevention, management and public information should be the focus.
PJ launches campaign against online radicalisation of young people
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) has launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to tackle online radicalisation among young people, aiming to alert schools and families to warning signs, raise awareness, prevent recruitment and disrupt extremist influence across digital platforms. The initiative is framed as a preventive, educational and investigative effort combining outreach to educators and parents with targeted policing online. Separately, The Guardian reports heightened international tensions as former US President Trump is reported to be considering military options against Iran following a violent crackdown, underscoring how domestic efforts to shield youth from radicalisation sit alongside broader geopolitical risks.
Teenager mistreated by a friend doesn't end the friendship. Why?
At 13, the fear of being alone can outweigh the pain of a hurtful relationship. But how far should we tolerate friendships that belittle us?
Government increases funding for special education by 10%
The monthly funding per pupil thus rises from €651.26 to €716.39 in special education schools, leading the Government to disburse €12.6 million this year.
Government boosts funding allocated to special education schools by 10%
The increase is intended to address the financial difficulties experienced by the schools, the government says.
Portuguese therapy promises to treat aggressive cancers
The discovery of the molecule LUZ51 is a promising step for photodynamic therapy as a potential solution to fight cancer. Observador spoke to researcher Luís Arnaut.
Shyness in four-year-olds: personality trait or warning sign?
Some children observe first and only interact later. But when shyness leads them to avoid being around other children, should parents be concerned?
More than half of students from immigrant backgrounds have already experienced discrimination at school
A study published the figures on Wednesday.
A drop of blood from the fingertip may detect Alzheimer's
Researchers have shown that a dried drop of fingertip blood—collected via a simple finger-prick—can reveal biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive, more accessible route to early diagnosis. Improving and validating blood-based tests remains a key research challenge to ensure sensitivity, specificity and clinical applicability compared with current invasive or costly methods.
Special-needs schools at risk. Ministry has pledged an 'interim increase' in funding
Institutions protested outside the Ministry of Education, warning of underfunding and the risk of having to close their doors. Parents emphasise the work the schools do in their children's progress.
Having children in Portugal is synonymous with madness
Large families in Portugal are a kind of silent resistance, where the daily logistical, financial and emotional efforts are immense. Column by Carmen Garcia.
Project in Coimbra promotes the mental health of child and adolescent athletes
A project from the School of Nursing at the University of Coimbra (ESEUC) is promoting the mental health and well-being of athletes aged eight to 14 and strengthening mental health literacy among the adults responsible for them.
Special-education schools to protest outside the Ministry of Education. System is 'on the verge of collapse'
Private institutions that take pupils referred by the ministry warn of underfunding and the risk of closure. On 5 January they will protest outside the Ministry of Education.
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