From visiting the Algarve to counselling in the Algarve
By Joanna Gardner Dip IIP, MBACP, MASIIP I HAVE been visiting the Algarve annually for holidays since I was two-years-old and have seen many changes since 1960. Now, a mother
Back to back
By João Cabral Personal Trainer THE LOWER back region has 48 muscles, a lot of which we don’t often use. However, sudden stresses to these muscles can cause back problems.
Food and diabetes – Rules for a healthy diet – Part two
FOLLOWING ON from the last article (see August 18 edition of The Resident), here we are, once more, talking about healthy eating for diabetics, but also for everybody else as
Slim down with summer foods!
By Dr. Maria Alice THE SUN is shining, temperatures are high. Summer is the time to shed layers of clothes … and some kilograms. There is always the choice of
Food and diabetes – Rules for a healthy diet
Here we are again, talking about diabetes, the so-called plague of the century. Diabetes is serious, as it results in an accumulation of glucose in the blood, which, if left
How to build a home gym!  – By João Cabral
SO FAR this year, you have learnt how to develop various muscle groups and how to benefit from cardiovascular training. Now, I’ll show you the pros and cons of a
Mosquitoes!  – By Dr. Maria Alice
THERE IS no doubt about it: mosquitoes are annoying. What is worse, their bites sometimes transmit serious diseases. Mosquitoes are vectors of many relevant human diseases like Malaria, as well
Hip-hop, don’t stop!
THE FITNESS industry always seems to have a new fad or training idea; some last and gather popularity, some fade away. The latest trend in keeping fit is hip-hop aerobics.
Let’s talk about … food, hygiene and safety
being a technician in hygiene and safety in the workplace, I have been approached by various companies to clarify the up-to-date situation in relation to implementing food hygiene and safety
Go Green in the fight against UV
IN THE Summer months, we are increasingly aware about the health of our skin. Recently, both Portugal and Spain have been registering very high levels on the UV index, which