Latest news and stories about wellbeing in Portugal for expats and residents.
They are a niche product, but one that has been gaining more and more followers in Portugal. Aromatic, therapeutic, and routine-breaking, bath salts promise to turn hot water into a moment of pause and well-being.
Among girls, emotional indicators and the recent use of non-prescription psychoactive medication are causing greater concern.
Many losses occur without fault or possible prevention. It is a painful but common experience. Understanding the causes, embracing emotions, and seeking support are essential steps to looking toward the future.
Notifications, blue light, and constant stimuli disrupt sleep and health. Small changes at night can restore restful sleep and improve quality of life.
The author reflects on the shift of middle age from 40 to 50, noting that men at this stage become more determined and aware of their physical needs. He emphasizes that strength training is essential after 50 to preserve muscle mass, protect bone density, and improve metabolic health. He argues that fitness culture must move away from focusing solely on the aesthetics of youth and instead promote exercise as a tool for longevity, mobility, and overall well-being.
Sliding your finger across a mobile phone screen seems like an innocuous gesture, but science reveals that the accumulated muscle strain is real and varies depending on the movement, demanding more from the body than one might imagine.
April is a month that focuses particularly on workplace risks, with World Day for Safety and Health at Work celebrated on 28 April. This year, the International Labour Organization highlights the importance of healthy work environments and psychosocial well-being. This is an invitation to examine how work is designed and managed, focusing on organisational practices that impact employee health beyond just physical accidents. Factors such as work pace, emotional demands, autonomy, leadership support, and social community are crucial for team performance. Since psychosocial risks are often invisible, it is essential to use validated assessment tools—recommended by entities like the ACT, DGS, or the Portuguese Psychologists Association (OPP)—to take a 'snapshot' of the organisation. Assessing these risks is not just a legal obligation but a strategic tool for management to make informed decisions, as healthy teams drive better organisational results and create a positive, sustainable cycle of well-being.
Racing heart, looping thoughts, difficulty switching off. Anxiety can arise suddenly — but there are simple techniques that help to regain control in the moment.
Doctor and researcher Giulia Enders believes that listening to the body is crucial for our physical and mental well-being. She also warns: exercise is not for weight loss, but for managing stress.
The leggings craze, body-sculpting technology, and how the concept of well-being has taken the sector by storm. Plus, the most famous tracksuit of the year.
Having a job that involves high levels of decision-making or creativity, rather than repetitive or manual tasks, can help keep the mind agile and active.
An exploration of the cultural and religious heritage spanning from the Mirandese region to the traditional Passion routes.
An exploration of the emotional well-being and benefits of men expressing their feelings through crying.
I wanted to die for many days, almost every day. And although life can, for endless phases, seem like a dark path with no alternatives, they do exist.
A sleep specialist explains that the time change has effects on mood, productivity, and even health, and 'there are more vulnerable groups'.
Feeling jealous can be common, but letting the fear of losing someone dictate our behaviour can become pathological and dangerous. The problem is not feeling it – it is what you do with it.
Isn't it a greater compliment to say that cats increase the happiness of those who were already happy, or decrease the sadness of those who were already sad, than to say that one could not live without them? A column by Miguel Esteves Cardoso.
Young people from poorer families are the most vulnerable.
Adolescents from poorer families are the most vulnerable
With the arrival of artificial intelligence, it is impossible not to think about the extent to which it will dominate our lives and the dangers that come with it. Could AI, for example, trigger emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or stress?
The article highlights ongoing cultural activities in Portugal, particularly in the Alentejo region. It reports on regular Biodanza classes held every Tuesday at the Sociedade de Artistas in Estremoz, led by Leonor Gonzalez, promoting personal development, human connection, and well-being through movement and music. Additionally, it mentions upcoming workshops in Évora focused on modeling and painting traditional Bonecos de Estremoz, a UNESCO-listed craft, organized by the Palácio do Barrocal in partnership with INATEL. The article also notes municipal road maintenance in Reguengos de Monsaraz, requiring traffic restrictions. Overall, the region is actively engaging in cultural, artistic, and community initiatives to foster local heritage and social well-being.
For a long time, the debate on the hybrid model was conducted primarily from the companies' perspective: productivity, control, and results. In recent years, the conversation has shifted, and for the better. Today, talking about hybrid work means talking about balance, well-being, and quality of life. But proving that this model works requires going beyond...
Home News Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Dozens of health experts debated for two days, from 11 March in Lagos, Algarve, on the challenges facing health systems, territories, and the well-being economy.
Today we know that what we eat influences brain function, emotions, and how we deal with adversity.
Many apps use game dynamics to help reach goals — for example learning a language, reading more books or exercising more. Does gamification work?
A celebration of simple pleasures — laughter, good food and leisurely walks that combine to delight the senses.
“With the solitude, the diet and the sleep deprivation, there came a moment when I had to confront only myself and the sounds of nature.” Dino D'Santiago reveals on Posto Emissor that he underwent a transformative experience, isolated in the Amazon rainforest.
It's a perception that affects everyone, or almost everyone, at various ages. Still, it's mainly among older people that we most often hear complaints about time seeming to speed up. On this Tuesday's Morning Diary, psychologist Catarina Lucas helps explain the reasons that trigger this feeling.
Living in a state of anxiety robs us of more years of life than time itself. Column by Inês Meneses
Examines whether happiness can be achieved through a specific formula, summarising scientific research, psychological insights and practical tips.
