Breast cancer diagnosis breakthrough at Porto’s ISEP
Investigators at Porto’s ISEP (institute of superior engineering) have developed a ‘colorimetric device on paper’ which, with a simple drop of a patient’s blood, can detect “within minutes” whether they
Makeup questions answered – Part 1
“So, what do you do, Sharon?” This is a common question I get asked here in the Algarve when meeting people for the first time. When I tell them I’m
How can yoga transform your life
It has now been seven years since I graduated from my first Yoga School in 2006 in Bali as a 200Hrs Yoga Teacher. I was living in Dubai working for
Porto researchers develop non-invasive method to diagnose lung cancer
Researchers at the Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) in Porto have developed a non-invasive technique that allows the diagnosis of lung cancer. Using three-dimensional
Now that there is a war in Europe, is it clever to forget Covid-19?
A war in the 21st century in Europe. It seems impossible, a nightmare … Will we wake up shortly? Sadly, it is real. Are we back to the dark ages
Smokers and intervertebral disc problems
Being healthy and feeling good is everyone’s desire. We all strive to live our life to the fullest. Unfortunately, very often along the way, we have created some bad habits
Factors associated with decreased vision: is it just a visual impairment?
Many causes of visual impairment can be prevented or treated. With global population aging, the need for eye health services has increased exponentially. Recent studies unfortunately reveal that the gross
What makes you happy?
‘Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for’ – Joseph Addison ‘True happiness is not attained through self-gratification,
Osteoporosis and thyroid disorders
Osteoporosis is a condition whereby our bones become fragile and are more likely to break. The common areas for breakage are the wrist, spine and hip. Although osteoporosis can be
From Dubai to the Algarve
Making a move from Dubai to Portugal wasn’t an easy and straightforward decision. It was quite a process. When the pandemic hit Dubai in 2020, I found myself alone in