Use of social media blamed for spiralling cases of anxiety and depression
A leading Portuguese psychiatrist has sounded a stark warning over the use of social media. Cases of anxiety, depression, stress, dependence, self-harm and even suicide are becoming ever more frequent,
Cholesterol: friend or foe?
Cholesterol is both a friend and a foe. At normal levels, it is an essential substance for the body’s normal functioning, but if levels in the blood get too high,
British divers first to be treated at HPA’s hyperbaric chamber
The Hospital Particular do Algarve’s (HPA) new hyperbaric chamber was used for the first time on Monday (September 14) to treat two British victims of decompression sickness. The dive guides,
HPA holds Algarve’s first hyperbaric medicine conference
Over 100 people attended the Algarve’s first hyperbaric medicine conference, which took place on Saturday (September 12) at the Hospital Particular de Alvor. Featuring a panel of national specialists, the
Coronary angioplasty and thrombolysis – The interventions that protect your heart || Part 2
Cardiovascular disease is responsible for major mortality rates, of which acute myocardial infarction is the most prominent condition. Until a few years ago, mortality rate due to acute myocardial infarction
Excess weight after the age of 50 can cause Alzheimer’s
It’s yet another reason why we should all be blending smoothies and counting calories. Lusa reports today on an American study that shows that people who gain weight in their
Madrugada charity holds “end of summer” fair
The Madrugada charity is holding an “end of summer” fundraising fair on September 27 at the Carvoeiro Tennis Club. Organisers promise a “magical family day out”, with a variety of
Mediterranean Diet’s “extinction risk” discussed at Tavira fair
Worries that the healthy Mediterranean Diet may be on its way to “extinction” are going to be discussed this Friday (September 4) in Tavira. The debate will be held at
Chiropractic care after car accident
Driving in the Algarve this time of year can be a stressful experience. The roads are a lot busier and there have been quite a few car accidents that delay
Health and wellness
The World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of “health” has not been amended since 1948. It states: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely