Latest news and stories about wellness in Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
Next week, discover what experts have to say about the role of supplementation in healthy longevity. You can follow this Expresso project, which is supported by Pharma Nord, until November.
Cherry mocktails, red light masks, or sleep tracking gadgets. The new social media trend is called sleepmaxing and it promises to improve sleep quality. Is that really the case?
It is everywhere: on social media, in diet plans, and in “healthy” routines. A glass of warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. Does it really make a difference, or is it more marketing than science?
What surprised me most was the confidence and power that a LiBDO class can awaken in a woman. It is transformative.
The author was a guest on the 'Olá, Bom Dia!' programme and presented the work she recently launched.
A Brazilian practitioner discusses the spread and benefits of biodanza in Portugal, highlighting the focus on emotional connection and affection.
A surprisingly simple measure can offer clues about longevity
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The Algarve will host an event next month focusing on how spas are evolving from wellness spaces into tools for preventive health and longevity. The Algarve Wellness & SPA Summit The post Algarve summit to explore future of spas as health and longevity hubs appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Bupa Portugal has launched a digital campaign in partnership with presenter Diana Chaves. This partnership involves the publication of four reels on the group's and the presenter's Instagram accounts, challenging the Portuguese to incorporate healthy habits into their daily routine through small healthy changes, with three of the four videos already available to the public.
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.
The project is coordinated with the Municipal Office of Health and Wellness, which provides in-person care by appointment.
Recent work by researchers more sceptical of the “blue zones” concept calls its scientific validity into question.
Oral health goes far beyond brushing your teeth. It involves the microbiome, diet, technique, and personalised care.
Understanding fascia also helps explain why treatments such as Joki Flow Therapy can have such a powerful effect on the whole body. What is fascia? Fascia is a type of connective tissue The post Fascia – the body’s intelligent support and communication system appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Do you go to the fridge when you are not hungry? Do you eat after a difficult day? It might not be a physical need. Emotional hunger is common — and understanding the difference can change your relationship with food.
At a time when neurological diseases are on the rise, it is worth asking: are there vitamins that science associates more with brain health? Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains.
Vitamins, magnesium, omega-3. There is no shortage of supplements. They promise a lot, but are they really necessary? When there are deficiencies, they can be essential. Without criteria, they can be useless or even harmful.
What if we told you that you don't need a gym or intense workouts? Moving a little more and sitting less is enough to reduce the risk of death and add years to your life.
Chronic stress can hinder training results and affect recovery. Training more is not always the solution. Learn how to improve your performance.
Wearables track steps, but also sleep, stress, fatigue, heart rate, glucose, and everything we knew—and, above all, what we didn't know we needed.
The trend promises more hydrated and voluminous skin. However, experts warn that the unconventional use of vaginal creams carries risks, including bleeding and even cancer (for those at higher risk).
Morning discos, no alcohol, endless selfies, running, music, and large groups of friends gathering in a single morning. This is the 'new trend' that has arrived in Portugal, particularly in Lisbon and Porto. Over the last two weeks, social media feeds have been 'invaded' by viral movements known as Run Clubs. In practice, these are spontaneous 5km runs that bring hundreds of people together to have fun while exercising. Participants meet at a set time and run through city streets, ending at a café, club, or bakery where a DJ, protein shakes, matcha, and healthy snacks await. What starts as a workout turns into an unexpected party. While it may seem like just another fitness fad, it reflects a shift in how the new generation socialises—prioritising health, energy, and connection over the traditional nightlife of bars and alcohol. Notable clubs include the Lisbon Running Community, Limitless Club in Lisbon, and the Founders Running Club in Porto.
Marta Ramos, a dentist, appeared on the programme 'Olá, Bom dia!' and warned about the risks and precautions to take regarding the consumption of sweets during this festive season.
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Cardiologist Ana Abreu advocates for the prescription of nature as a turning point in public health, arguing that 'prescribing nature is as serious as prescribing medication'.
Did you make a smoothie in the morning to drink later? Does it lose its nutritional qualities after a few hours? Nutritionist Mariana Chaves explains what changes and what tricks you can use.
It does not hurt, does not cause a fever, and can remain active in the body for years. Chronic inflammation is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and even Alzheimer's. Learn how to prevent it.
I am one of those people who tries every sport, regardless of difficulty or affinity. But today I want to go further and write about what seems to me to be the most impactful discipline from a personal, but above all, social point of view. I am talking about running. It is a challenge, a beginning, an overcoming, a socialisation. It is a versatile discipline on all levels. There is something especially curious about running: it brings together people who would probably never meet anywhere else. A CEO who runs before work, a student who needs to switch off from university, someone who decided to change their life after the age of forty. On the road or in the park, for a few kilometres, everyone has exactly the same goal: to enjoy themselves and feel that they are doing something that adds value on a personal level. And few sports say so much about a society. Running is ease. It does not require a stadium, a team, or even great technique; it only requires willpower. Perhaps that is why it has ceased to be just physical exercise to become a social phenomenon that grows year after year. Just look at the number of people who signed up for the last Lisbon Marathon, for example. More specifically, there is something deeply democratic about this sport. At the starting line, different goals, stories, and ages mix. There are those who want to break a personal record, those who just want to prove to themselves that they can reach the end, and those who want to go with friends and toast with a beer at the finish line. But running is also a personal space. It is not just physical exercise, but a rare moment of the day when the pace slows down and thoughts are organised. Let no one doubt that this is why running easily transcends the logic of performance. It is this mixture of arguments and benefits that makes running, in my view, the most complete sport in the world. That is why you see so many people running. Because it is simple, because it is accessible, and because, in a way, it gives people back something rare: the feeling of personal progress and socialisation. Ultimately, when thousands of people occupy the streets to run, as happens in the big races across our country, we are not just seeing a sporting event. We are seeing a society in motion. And that, in itself, says a lot. Race suggestions: In the coming months, there are some interesting events, if you feel prepared, of course: April 12 - Lisbon Eco Marathon; May 24 - Douro Vinhateiro Half-Marathon.
