Head and neck surgery – New at the HPA
The head and neck surgery consultation, a subspecialty of otorhinolaryngology, has been operational since September last year at HPA Gambelas, under the medical responsibility of Dr Carlos E. Nabuco. Tumours,
The “in between time”
We are living in a strange time, the “in between time”. This is the real “twilight zone”. This is the time after the “past normal time” and before the “future
World Cancer Day: where we are and where we’re going?
Interview with Dr André Oliveira, Oncology Director at the HPA Alvor and Gambelas (Faro) The diagnosis and treatment of cancer have evolved incredibly over the last decade. However, it is
12 effective tips to reduce Covid-19 anxiety and stress
Many of us are finding it difficult to stay positive in this latest lockdown. Our hopes and expectations for life to have got back to normal by now or even
London cognitive hypnotherapist Lee Harrold moves to Algarve
Lee Harrold, a certified cognitive hypnotherapist from London, decided to start calling Lagos “home” last year. The 33-year-old was looking for a lifestyle change and found it in the Algarve,
The ideal sleeping position
Lack of proper sleep can interfere with your quality of life, your social interactions and even your mood. You can notice a decrease in productivity at work or lack of
Fibromyalgia. Pain and tiredness in XXL dose
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. People with fibromyalgia may
Portugal sees 101 cases of genital mutilation in 2020
Health professionals in Portugal detected 101 cases of female genital mutilation in 2020, Lusa news agency reported. There was a decrease in the number of female genital mutilations, which consists
Milk Thistle and the liver
Whether this year’s festivities officially ‘happened’ for you or not, one thing is for sure – we probably all needed to drown our sorrows more this year than we have
What you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine – Part 1
Although the vaccine against COVID-19 is not yet available to the majority of the population, we would like to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions according to current evidence