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
Faro hospital without pediatric A&E due to staff absences
Sunday has seen a notice posted on the door of Faro Hospital’s pediatric department, saying there will be no service available today before 9pm. Any eventual admissions will have to
New year, new “things”?
After five years since my first book, my second book has now been published, even amidst a Covid pandemic, the surge of the new variant Omicron, and the thousands and
Asthma and female ageing. More prevalent and less controlled
Bronchial asthma is characterised by chronic airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness. Chronic airway inflammation results from the interaction of various types of cells and hyperresponsiveness of the airway implies that the
Making a fresh start the neuroscientific way
By now you may have resolved to commit to some New Year resolutions and, possibly by now perhaps, you are already losing momentum? You are not alone. The idea of










