Latest news and stories about wellness 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.
Nutrition. Between viral diets, influencer advice, and 'miracle' products that promise health benefits, the Portuguese still struggle to distinguish trends from evidence-based dietary recommendations.
Waking up with a stiff neck can make any movement a torment. Learn what you can do at home to relieve the pain, why you should not remain completely still, and when you need medical help.
Pediatrician Carla Rego reminds us that the fight against obesity begins when a woman decides to become pregnant. If a chubby child reaches adolescence overweight, she warns, “the battle is lost.”
Did you know that varying your plant-based foods can benefit your gut microbiota? And why 30 per week? Nutritionist Mariana Chaves clarifies what science has to say.
Reaching 90 years old is one thing. Reaching it with health, strength, and autonomy is another. What habits can make a difference and help us age with quality of life?
Data from the National Health Survey reveal that almost 29% of people aged 15 or over do not walk anywhere on any given day of a normal week.
A historic property dating back to the 1800s has been converted into a luxury wellness sanctuary in the Algarve region.
Waking up at five in the morning has become synonymous with discipline and success. But if you have to sleep less to do it, you may be doing exactly the opposite of what your body needs.
A large-scale study suggests that simple activities and small changes in routine can help preserve cognitive health, with few resources and from home. “The brain remains plastic and malleable, capable of learning new things even at an advanced age,” says one of the researchers.
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve resort in Loulé has announced a new partnership with French skincare brand Anne Semonin Paris, introducing a range of personalised treatments at its luxury spa. The The post Viceroy at Ombria Algarve unveils new luxury spa partnership appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Earlier this year, I spent several days at Cynthia Brix and Will Keepin’s retreat centre near Tavira, on a retreat they called ‘Body of Joy’. I went in curious and The post Where gender healing meets personal transformation appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Physical activity, cognitive challenges, and social life are among the changes recommended for older adults. Seniors aged 81 and 90 share how they incorporated Pilates, weight training, bridge, and singing into their routines.
It started as a niche product. Today, it is an increasingly frequent choice for consumers. We are talking about Kefir and we went to find out the reasons from Danone.
The idea that 'if it is good for someone else, it will also be good for me' is one of the biggest traps of supplementation. Each organism has different needs.
They are in your pantry, but you probably don't use them as much as you should. Nutritionist Mariana Chaves reveals which ones are worth it and what health benefits they provide.
On September 26th, history was made at Wanderlust, a wellness festival held at the Jardim da Torre de Belém. A new session is scheduled for October 10th in Madeira.
Popularised by former Navy SEAL David Goggins, the challenge is simple to explain but a little harder to complete. You run 4 miles (6.44 kilometres) every 4 hours for 48 The post Why doing hard things grows your brain appeared first on Portugal Resident.
On the eve of World Heart Day, coach and technical director Pedro Correia discusses the importance of regular physical exercise for cardiovascular health. The expert states that physical exercise is the primary and secondary prevention for cardiovascular diseases, although he acknowledges that, among all lifestyle components, physical exercise is the one that carries the least weight in the daily lives of the Portuguese.
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The country's biggest spa facility offers unique amenities including heated swimming pools and elevated hot tubs, drawing praise for its impressive design.
The central region of Portugal is participating in events focused on thermal tourism and ecotourism.
What does opening a jar have to do with the health of your muscles, nerves, and even your independence? More than you imagine. Understand what hand strength can reveal.
At the closing of the CNN Portugal Summit, Rita Fontes Oliveira, CEO of the Medical Innovation Centre, reiterates that preventing ageing “cannot be a one-size-fits-all recipe,” since people “do not age in the same way and do not accumulate the same risks.” To achieve longevity, she reminds us that it is not enough to just take care of muscles, but also “of the mind, sleep, stress, and the way we live.”
Living longer increases the likelihood of developing cancerous changes, but Sobrinho Simões believes this should not be a concern for those who want to live a long and full life. To reach 100, the doctor offers two pieces of advice: “read and work”
At the CNN Portugal Summit, Steve Horvath presented studies that found changes in epigenetic age and explained why these results do not yet prove that a person will live longer or better.
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