Allergic rhinitis: understand, prevent and control symptoms
It is considered a chronic inflammatory disease that, in some cases, presents with genetic predisposition.As we age, our immune system changes, and our bodies may respond differently to allergies. Additionally, many older adults
When the power went out
When the recent power outage swept across parts of Portugal and Spain, something unexpected happened. For a few precious hours, our devices went dark. No WhatsApp pings. No blinking notifications.
To skinny or not to skinny… one jab at a time…
Considering the amount of sometimes conflicting articles in the popular press recently, I thought I’d weigh in (pun intended) on the subject of the skinny jabs… what exactly are they,
Portugal must cut down on ambulance births, minister says
Around 50 babies were born in ambulances in 2024 Portugal’s health minister has admitted the need to cut down on the number of babies born in ambulances on the way
Warning signs and symptoms of a weak immune system
The immune system plays a key role in protecting our bodies from infections and diseases. When it is weakened, the body’s ability to fight pathogens decreases, making us more susceptible to
After the rain: coping in a changing world
A few weeks ago, the winds picked up, the skies darkened, and the rain came. Not the usual light Algarve showers, but days of relentless downpour. Trees were torn from
Magnesium, the new cure for depression
In the 1950s, Hans Selye gave us his General Adaption Syndrome (GAS) and told us that repeated exposure to chronic stressful situations led to exhaustion. These days, we call the
Ulcerative Colitis: causes, manifestations, therapy and the importance of diet
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by inflammation and ulcers in the mucosa of the colon, which is the final part of the
Visiting your chiropractor for the first time
Going to the chiropractor for the first time may bring a few questions. You probably do not know exactly the method that he or she will use to help you.
Algarve is best-equipped region to detect and treat strokes
The Algarve received the «Angels» award for its ability to detect and treat strokes, making it the first region in the country and the second in Europe to achieve this