Asthma and ageing
Asthma is a disease that causes spasms of the airways due to various stimuli, including allergens and irritants, resulting in an obstruction of the airways. Muscle constriction around the airways
Let’s discuss hypothyroidism and obesity
The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the human body. It is located in the neck and is protected by cartilage. In men, it is more pronounced
Springing hope in your step
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness – Desmond Tutu Spring is here again to push away the heavy Covid cloud that
Drugs and vaccines: balancing benefits and harms
For drugs to be approved, they must prove to be safe and effective, which means that the benefits of the drug appear to be greater than the known risks. Still,
Physical activity and arthritis. Why, how and what?
WHY? If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your pain, function, mood, and quality of life. Joint-friendly physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less
Changing the thoughts that create anxiety
At 3am, we may sometimes find ourselves metaphorically gazing into a crystal ball, convincing ourselves that we can see into the future. Wondering and worrying about everything, asking ‘what ifs’,
Eye health and the pandemic – another unhappy marriage
Largely as the result of the confinement imposed by the current pandemic, our daily habits have been altered. Spending more time than usual in front of computer screens and mobile
Release your mind
Living in the Algarve and benefitting from the region’s natural resources, such as the sea and the mountains, seem to be great options to care not just for your physical
Sleep is gold
‘Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together’ – Thomas Dekker ‘When asleep we all become children again. Perhaps because in the state of slumber we
Head and neck surgery – New at the HPA
The head and neck surgery consultation, a subspecialty of otorhinolaryngology, has been operational since September last year at HPA Gambelas, under the medical responsibility of Dr Carlos E. Nabuco. Tumours,