Be yourself in 2023
It’s the start of a new year again, and here we are in January. Some of us may be looking back at the last year, reflecting upon our lives, and
It is Christmas … again
It has arrived once more, unavoidable as always! Without us noticing, it always comes every year, every winter, and it is impossible to stop it – but who would want
An insight into dementia villages
A new report gives an encouraging insight into the benefits of residential villages specially designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, benefits that outweigh those of traditional
Diabetic retinopathy – the first cause of blindness in the Western World?
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a disease that affects the small vessels of the retina, the part of the eye responsible for the images that are formed and sent to the
Dupuytren’s disease – minimally invasive surgery is the answer
Dupuytren’s is a genetic disease with no known cure. It produces a thick layer (fibromatosis) underneath the skin which proliferates towards the fingers, forming a fibrous cord, which gains contractile
Physical activity and Ayurveda
As it is well known nowadays, one of the main pillars of good health is physical activity, which allows the body to express and develop its physical, mental, and emotional
Herpes Zoster Neuralgia
Postherpetic neuralgia (also known as shingles) is an acute, painful, viral infection resulting from an endogenous activation of the varicella virus (an infection that remains latent in the spinal sensory
Lusíadas Saúde to open new private hospital in Vilamoura
The hospital will be located within the iconic Lusotur building and represents a €10 million investment Private health group Lusíadas Saúde has announced that it will open a new hospital
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics, are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability
Risk factors assessment of cardiovascular disease in specific population groups
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is today the leading cause of early death worldwide, affecting both men and women; all deaths in Europe before the age of 75, 42% women and