Climate change and cardiovascular health: red warning
Climate change – which encompasses the long‐term changes in temperature and weather patterns seen since the Industrial Revolution, attributed in large part to increasing levels of greenhouse gases – is
Beyond Monuments: The Masonic Legacy in Lisbon and the United States Capital
Despite being a relatively young nation, the United States of America boasts a rich history, full of notable figures and events that have helped shape the country. This month, I
Impact of a Trump comeback
Most political leaders across Europe must be horrified at the notion that Donald Trump may be re-elected President of the United States. The main concerns in Portugal are about Trump’s
You can improve your posture
We hear so many people complaining of their children’s bad posture. “Sit up straight” they tell them. But very often the child, and also the adult, feels more pain when
Students call for “more scholarships; more social support”
Lisbon Academic Association defends increased funding for higher education With a new academic year looming, the Lisbon Academic Association (AAL) is calling for increased funding for higher education and changes
The story of life … and lemons
We all know the phrase “when life throws you lemons, make lemonade”. But what if we don’t feel like making that lemonade? What if all we want to do is
Erika Malmberg – Women golfers who refuse to be defined by their disability
The G4D Open at Woburn, England (May 10-12), was a historic affair for golf for the disabled (or ‘G4D’), offering a week of firsts for many of the 80 competitors
Portugal’s bluebird
Sitting on the sand a few days ago at the beautiful Praia dos Caneiros, accessed from the coastal road between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, I was thinking about what my next
The most in-demand villa features and services
For villa owners in the Algarve, there are so many features that they will want front and centre when advertising it to tourists. Of course, there are many tourists who
Why retirement planning matters at any age
Whether you are nearing retirement or it is several years away, it is never too early to start thinking about how you will finance your golden years. Even if you