Coping with dementia: protection || Part 3
Generally speaking, people over the age of 18 are able to exercise their rights personally and freely, fulfil their obligations and look after their assets themselves. However, there are citizens
Better safe than sorry
The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has forced governments around the world to implement severe restrictions on human activity in order to control the spread of the virus. Even so,
Coping with dementia: communicating || Part 2
In this, the second in a three-part series based on information provided by the Associação Alzheimer’s Portugal, we look at the fundamental importance of communication between those with dementia and
Coping with dementia: overview – Part 1
Dementia, the most prevalent form of which is Alzheimer’s, is a condition affecting about 50 million people worldwide, with around 10 million new cases reported each year. This, the first
HPA celebrates 25th anniversary and announces opening of Hospital Particular do Alentejo
The HPA Health Group opened its first unit in Alvor (Portimão), the first private hospital south of Lisbon, on May 13, 1996. This year it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Since
Picking up the pieces through connection
The stars are not wanted now; put out every one, Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun, Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood; For nothing now
Chronic venous disease – Set your legs free!
The veins in your legs carry blood back to your heart. They have one-way valves that keep blood from flowing backward. If you suffer from Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the
Soaring souls
Set your body and soul soaring with Kabinga Yoga Retreat. A handful of giggling women dangle in various states of asana from brightly coloured silks. A sight like this is
Health tourism in Algarve – plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine
Advertiser’s Feature In an ever more globalised world, we have experienced, over the years, the growth of the plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine market in our country. Health tourism is
Which sports to get back to
After a back pain episode and/or a long pause without exercising, it is important to choose the best sport to get back to. It is obvious that you will not










