The truth about ageing and dementia
Our body undergoes many changes with age. As adults age, some may experience normal age-related changes of memory and thought. Dementia, or severe memory loss that interferes with daily life,
The most desired Christmas present
This Christmas, the whole of humanity is waiting for a very special present, a present that will bring a new hope for human life on Planet Earth. We are all,
Holistic treatment of acne
The skin is the interface between the individual and the world – “the vehicle through which we express, communicate and perceive” (1). Our psychological and spiritual health is affected by
Living happy…living healthy!
Healthy living is what any client comes to the doctor for. Happy living is, beyond any doubt, a very relevant factor for living a healthy life, avoiding a “full package”
How to avoid falls
We have noticed in the last six months that patients are telling us with more frequency how they fell and hurt themselves, especially our senior patients. Some of them because
HPA Group provides drive-through Covid-19 screening tests at Portimão Arena
Hospital Particular do Algarve in Alvor is carrying out Covid-19 screening tests in a drive-through system at the Portimão Arena. “After CLÍDIS in Sines and the Hospital Particular da Madeira
Sales of antidepressants skyrocket in Portugal
Sales of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication in Portugal have skyrocketed this year – another consequence of the pandemic. In total, more than 13 million packets of pills have been sold.
Blue Movember? A Special month for male health
November month will become Movember. Do you know why? Movember is an international organisation committed to promoting male health, namely the prevention of suicide but also prostate and testicular cancer.
Hair transplant: one option in alopecia. Don’t put off your wish
Overall, we can classify alopecia into two groups: scarring alopecia and non-scarring alopecia. In scarring alopecia in a smooth scalp, there is fibrosis, inflammation and loss of hair follicles, with
My top five herbs for insulin resistance
When taking herbs to ‘balance blood sugar’, care must be taken. Some herbs often touted for this purpose, such as Gymnema sylvestris and Panax ginseng, lower blood sugar levels by










