The journey back to ourselves
In a world that often feels like a competition, many of us find ourselves relentlessly trying to win at life, or caught in the mindset of solving problems, rather than
Almost 23% of students at Portuguese universities “have a mental illness”
Half cases diagnosed after Covid-19 pandemic A study coordinated by the University of Évora (UÉ) has concluded that almost 23% of students surveyed at six Portuguese universities were diagnosed with
Longevity: The four pillars of peaceful ageing
Health, integration into the community, financial security and independence are the four indispensable pillars of peaceful ageing The peaceful and healthy ageing movement is focused on promoting a more serene
Getting pregnant at 50?
Traditionally, the concept of geriatric pregnancy referred exclusively to a pregnancy in a woman over 35 years of age. However, this reductive concept is outdated. If you are planning to
“Replace health minister with someone who understands health!”
Strike by doctors and nurses brings further chaos to beleaguered SNS health system With the start of a two-day strike by doctors and nurses postponing thousands of consultations and interventions,
Happy hormones & neurotransmitters: Dopamine
Our hormonal system, also called our endocrine system, is a network of glands located throughout the body. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel within and between the body and brain
The role of music in health and rehabilitation
The history of modern music therapy has its roots in a very curious place: the military hospitals of the Second World War. Music was used in these hospitals to help
Medicines authority orders immediate suspension of batch of Lorazepam
Anyone using suspect batch should contact doctor ASAP INFARMED, Portugal’s national medicines authority, has ordered the immediate suspension of a batch of the drug Lorazepam, indicated for the treatment of
Mid back and thoracic pain
September is here with its very pleasant quieter and cooler days. Soon we will go through ups and downs in temperature which often leaves a lot of people suffering with
Mental health support phone lines to start in 2025
24-hour helpline for suicide prevention and psychological support Portugal’s government has announced the creation of a free telephone helpline for suicide prevention and psychological support, due to start in January