Happy hormones and neurotransmitters – Serotonin, the gut-brain axis
Serotonin is one of four feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters. As a neurotransmitter, it sends and receives chemical messages to and from nerve cells and between the body and brain. It
Keep cool, the Mesopotamians did it
Today we publish the first “Portugal Forward” article, our new monthly series of interviews with influential people in Portugal. In this series, James Mayor talks to forward-thinking innovators in the
Wonder Aunt
“The Indian aunty is everywhere, and she doesn’t even have to be related to you”. This observant statement was made recently by none other than one of the most famous
Go within, or go without
I will begin today by making a promise, and climax with an unusual invitation. First off, I want to state for the record that should I ever appear to be
Autumn Mediterranean Garden Fair
Special 10th anniversary edition for 2024 – new dates and new location This unique event is the largest garden fair in Portugal and the only one dedicated to Mediterranean gardening.
Did you know? … Young golfers
Today is the anniversary of the very first official golf tournament in the world, which took place 164 years ago, in 1860, at the Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Incentives for young people – access to housing
Since August 1, measures are in force to promote access to housing for young people, with a view to strengthening personal and family stability, leading to wealth creation and the
Portugalidade – A new global study
Readers who were interested in my essay “Portugalidade – The essence of being Portuguese” will welcome the content of a new book, “Multicultural Mankind”, which is to be launched this
Why environmental awareness matters to Algarve tourists
As global awareness of climate change and environmental impact grows, sustainability has become a priority for many tourists. Many are seeking eco-friendly destinations, making it crucial for businesses in the
Inflammatory bowel diseases and ageing
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), which mainly include Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), represent a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Traditionally considered diseases