A shift in the air, a shift in the mind
There’s a moment when winter loosens its grip, and the world exhales. The change is subtle at first – something about the way the morning light lingers, the way the
CUF acquires 75% of HPA Saúde
The amount of the acquisition has not been divulged The Portuguese private healthcare provider CUF, which has a string of hospitals up and down the country, announced last Friday that
Taking care of the whole of you!
For over 40 years Luzdoc has been an enduring point-of reference for excellent tailor-made medical care, embodying the true spirit of a dedicated family practice, incorporating a deep clinical knowledge
Portugal launches set of measures to (try to) tackle rising obesity
Global scourge already affects more than one in four of country’s adults The global obesity ‘pandemic’ (which affects people on almost every income level) is raging in Portugal where one
Statins, depression, memory loss and more
I need to begin by saying I am not a doctor. I am not giving you medical advice. The information I provide is for educational purposes only. Statins are the
Aortic Stenosis: risk factors and therapeutic interventions
Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve narrows, making it difficult for blood to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta and, consequently, to the
Finding anchors in a world that feels adrift
As the festive glow of December dims and the novelty of January’s resolutions wears thin, February often feels like a void – a time when the excitement of the holidays
The holistic assessment approach by using the Triple Therapy
Refresh your look for firm, radiant, hydrated skin with an outstanding glow Text by Dr Shirin Samimi-Fard (German Specialist Centre Carvoeiro) Maybe you have started getting worried about your facial
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down…
Ring-a-ring o’ rosies,A pocket full of posies.A-tishoo! A-tishoo!We all fall down Many of you, dear readers, are probably very familiar with this well-known nursery rhyme which has been linked to the Great
We create our own stressors
In the early 1980s, two of my favourite professors, Professor Richard Lazarus and Professor Susan Folkman from the University of California, Berkeley, worked together to give us The Transactional Theory