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Plastic reconstructive and aesthetic surgery
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By: Dr Maria Alice features@algarveresident.com I’m fat. I’m too skinny. I’d be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs.
The benefits of cardiovascular exercise
By CAROLYN EVAN-WATKINS features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and
The importance of warming up
By CAROLYN EVAN-WATKINS features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and
Have a healthy and happy Christmas
By CAROLYN EVAN-WATKINS features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and
Not enough time!
By Dra Maria Alice features@algarveresident.com Dra Maria Alice is a Consultant in General and Family Medicine and Director of the Luzdoc International Medical Service. Rush, rush, rush – rushing through
Pilates for everyone
By CAROLYN EVAN-WATKINS features@algarveresident.com Carolyn Evan-Watkins is a sports, fitness and Pilates instructor with more than 15 years experience. She is a lecturer, teaching and assessing instructors in health and