Looming energy crisis, activity-based depression treatment & Jorge Palma passes away plus weather & currency

On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that a health unit in Barcelos is prescribing exercise and therapy instead of medication for some patients with depression.
Other headlines include the government urging energy conservation amid fuel concerns, the opening of the €40 million Lusíadas Beloura hospital in Sintra, the death of musician Jorge Palma at 76, Portugal’s productivity being lower than in 2000, and the former Chega Madeira leader leaving the party to sit as an independent.
The heatwave continues, with Lisbon forecast at 31°C and Coimbra 37°C.
Guest Jeremy Colledge joins to discuss movement as medicine - https://quantumqigong.co.uk
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