Happy hormones & neurotransmitters: Dopamine
Our hormonal system, also called our endocrine system, is a network of glands located throughout the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel within and between the body and brain
Two days in the Douro
I am on my way to the Douro to join a group of British wine writers as guests of Adrian Bridge, CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, owners of Taylor’s, and
Cinema: Never Let Go
Director: Alexandre Aja; Starring: Halle Berry, Anthony B. Jenkins, Stephanie Lavigne; Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 101 minutes As an Evil takes over the world beyond their front
Mistakes to avoid with native plants
Now that we are entering the start of a new gardening season, shorter days, cooler weather and the hope of rain before too long… we can start to think about
Cinema: Little Bone Lodge
Director: Matthias Hoene; Starring: Joely Richardson, Sadie Soverall, Neil Linpow; Genre: Crime, Thriller, Horror; Age: 16+; Time: 93 minutes Little Bone Lodge follows two criminal brothers on the run, who
Faro City Council joins Veterinary Check programme
Faro City Council has joined the “Cheque Veterinário” (Veterinary Check) programme, aimed at providing veterinary care for “at-risk” pet animals, including vaccination, deworming, and sterilisation. In partnership with the Veterinary
Pet Corner – Cogs, dats, whatever is best!
A big emphatic “No!”. Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, is only too aware of the word ‘compromise’. “The problem is people love animals, but
The role of music in health and rehabilitation
The history of modern music therapy has its roots in a very curious place: the military hospitals of the Second World War. Music was used in these hospitals to help
Algarve restaurants celebrated for their exquisite wine lists
Pepper’s Steakhouse in Vilamoura and The One in Carvoeiro received the highly coveted “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine. Two of the Algarve’s fine-dining restaurants received the Wine Spectator
Pet Corner – All in the name of love
Streetwise and in the forefront of APAA, is Jenny Clarke, President. Amongst her many pots of jams, preserves and other tasty condiments are the ideas for making money. “Interestingly, ‘Totes’