Healthy eating in the summer
As the temperature rises so does our excitement over the beach, pool parties, picnics and barbecues. Having a summer holiday without getting sick, sunburned or gaining an excessive amount of
The summer heat
Some like it hot … Some like it hot, so let’s turn up the heat till we fry … Some feel the heat and decide that they can’t go on
Multifocal intraocular lenses: a happy ending to cataracts
Cataracts are a major public health problem and account for 51% of associated blindness. The solution is exclusively surgical. The techniques associated to this surgical intervention have had an extraordinary
Obesity: hormones and weight gain
Obesity is an incredibly complex disorder, however, it is well established that hormones have a lot to do with it. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various processes in our
Chronic diseases – A partner for the rest of your life
The lives of far too many people in the world are being blighted and cut short by chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are long-lasting conditions that can be controlled but not
Chiropractic is an art, a science and a philosophy
Chiropractic is in the process of getting regulated in Portugal. It is one of the largest, natural healing professions in the world, which emphasises the inherent recuperative power of the
The intensity of rehabilitation in acquired brain damage. More than necessary, it is essential
Acquired Brain Damage (ABD) is a consequence of brain injury. The majority of these lesions and consequent sequelae are due to cerebral vascular accidents (more commonly known as CVA), thrombosis
Celiac disease and adopting a gluten-free diet
Certainly you’ve already heard about someone who has a gluten intolerance or maybe celiac disease. However, to diagnose it thoroughly some tests are necessary. Once diagnosed, the best treatment is
Some like it hot
Climate changes promise to bring along hotter, longer summers to many places on the planet and the risk of heat-related health problems is also rising. Most people feel comfortable when
Facing and treating infertility
Infertility has been considered by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a public health problem. It is expected that accessibility to infertility treatment and assisted reproduction will be considered one