Covid on your mind?
Two grains were lying side by side on the fertile soil.The first grain said: “I want to grow up! I want to put down roots deep into the ground and
Walking into the lion’s mouth
“I will not leave my country and my people” is the powerful voice of many Ukrainians today as they triumph over their fear. The bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian
Prevention is, and always will be, best weapon against oncological disease
Adopting a healthy lifestyle and not neglecting screening tests are simple procedures that help to reduce the risk of cancer. Contrary to what one might think, most types of cancer
Five basic poses to get you started with yoga
If you’ve never done it before, yoga can feel intimidating. It’s easy to worry about not being flexible enough, in shape enough, or even just looking silly. But yoga isn’t
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Day. Informing society about this disease is our obligation and is fundamental for seeking timely medical help and to carry out responsible
The real meaning of “health”
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is a
Makeup questions answered – Part 2
Do I really need a primer, or can I skip this in my makeup routine? If you’ve got a little extra shine in your t-zone, or your makeup always looks
March is bowel cancer awareness month
March is bowel cancer awareness month. In Europe, 500,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, associated with more than 240,000 deaths per year. In Portugal, the most recent data points
Fibroscan® a non-invasive way of predicting hepatic steatosis
The complexity of liver diseases is linked to the liver’s different functions. If the lungs are organs specialised in the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the bloodstream, the
Why we should care
The brazen invasion of Ukraine is possibly going to be the most televised war since Vietnam. From the safety of our NATO-protected sofas, we watch Russian tanks invade Ukraine, Ukrainian